Eligibility

North Carolina residents less than 21 years of age are eligible for application to the program. Acceptance is based upon financial need, as determined by the following:

• Patients seeking hearing aid coverage should not qualify for existing state-funded health care programs (Medicaid, CSHS) which would cover the proposed device or service.
• Consideration is then given to the following financial aspects of the family:
  • Gross income
  • Number of dependents
  • Number of children with communication disorders
  • Extenuating circumstances, such as additional medical expenses and very high insurance deductibles