2928 Georgia Hearing Aid Distribution Program | Medicaid
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Georgia Division of Family and Children Services |
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Policy Title: |
Georgia Hearing Aid Distribution Program |
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Effective Date: |
June 2020 |
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Chapter: |
2900 |
Policy Number: |
2928 |
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Previous MT Number(s): |
MT 30 |
Updated or Reviewed in MT: |
MT-60 |
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Requirements
The Georgia Hearing Aid Distribution Program, enacted by the Georgia Legislature, provides hearing aids to Georgians, subject to eligibility requirements.
History
The Public Service Commission has contracted with the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation, a nonprofit organization that has provided hearing aids to low income Georgians for over thirty years.
Basic Considerations
In order to qualify for this program, the applicant must meet the following guidelines:
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Applicant must be a Georgia resident for at least one year
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Applicant must present a recommendation from a state-licensed hearing care provider
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Hearing aids will only be dispensed through a state-licensed hearing care provider
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Applicant’s income must not exceed 200% of the Federal Poverty guidelines;
This program will only provide hearing aids to individuals 18 years of age or older as Georgia Medicaid provides hearing aids to those under age 18.
Procedures
For more information on this program contact the Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation at (404)325-3630, or 1-800-718-7483 outside of metro Atlanta. Georgia Lions Lighthouse Foundation can also be contacted at the following website: www.lionslighthouse.org.