Section 143.01. Eligibility requirements for a hearing impaired child in need of amplification and services.  


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  • (1)  The child shall be under 21 years of age. Children over 16 years of age may be referred to vocational rehabilitation for services.
    (2)  Diagnosis shall be established by a physician who is on the children with special health care needs (CSHCN) program list of participating physicians.
    (3)  Further hearing assessment and hearing aid evaluation shall be completed by a clinical audiologist who is on the CSHCN program list of participating clinical audiologists.
    (4)  Financial eligibility shall be determined by the latest standards as developed by the CSHCN program.