Topic Archives: hearing aids

Sexy Hearing Aid Dress

Posted on September 3, 2012 by MassMATCH Staff

Another of a growing number of wearable AT innovations: Check out this Discovery News story: “Sexy Microphone Dress Doubles as a Hearing Aid,” by Alyssa Danigelis

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Report Shows Small Cost Impact for Bill Extending Hearing Aid Benefits to Children

Posted on July 20, 2012 by MassMATCH Staff

From the Division of Health Care Finance and Policy: The Division of Health Care Finance and Policy (DHCFP) has completed its analysis of the cost and clinical efficacy of a potential mandated health benefit regarding hearing aids for Massachusetts children. … Continue reading →

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Six Successful Years of Mass. A.T. Loan Program from MRC Commissioner, Charles Carr

Posted on February 23, 2012 by MassMATCH Staff

  In December the Massachusetts Assistive Technology Loan Program commemorated six years of successfully securing more than $8.6 million in low-interest loans to state residents with disabilities and their families so they can buy equipment and services that help them … Continue reading →

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Public Hearing on Bills for Hearing Aids and Large Print Labels

Posted on June 13, 2011 by MassMATCH Staff

Date: June 28, 2011 Time: 1 PM Room: BI, State House The Joint Committee on Financial Services will hold a public hearing on the following bills: 1. SB429 – An Act providing health care coverage for hearing aids. Sponsored by … Continue reading →

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