Eligibility
Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Program
Requirements
- Children and youth 0-20 years of age
- Must reside in California
- Not eligible for Medi-Cal
- Not currently enrolled in California Children’s Services (CCS) for a hearing-related condition
- Enrollment requires a valid hearing aid prescription or provider referral
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Does not have other health coverage for hearing aids or other health coverage has a coverage limit of $1,500 or less for hearing aids
- Household income under 600% of the federal poverty level (FPL)
2023 Annual FPL Values
(Rounded up to next higher dollar)
1
| $87,480 per year ($7,290 per month)
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2
| $118,320 per year ($9,860 per month)
|
3
| $149,160 per year ($12,430 per month)
|
4
| $180,000 per year ($15,000 per month)
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Each Additional
| Add $30,840 per year ($2,570 per month)
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FAQs
My child qualifies for CCS. Should we switch to HACCP?
No. CCS provides a robust set of hearing aid-related benefits, as well as broader coverage for related services. If your child is enrolled in CCS coverage for a hearing-related diagnosis, they do not qualify for HACCP.
My child has partial insurance coverage for hearing aids. Do they qualify for HACCP?
As long as your child’s other health coverage is limited to $1,500 or less for hearing aids, they will be able to apply for supplemental coverage through HACCP.
What happens if my child’s application for HACCP enrollment is denied?
If your child does not qualify for HACCP, you will receive a letter explaining which eligibility criteria were not met, how to request reconsideration of your application if you feel there was a misunderstanding or if your circumstances have changed, and other programs that may help.
What happens if my child’s application for HACCP enrollment is approved?
On the day you are approved for HACCP, we will send you an HACCP ID card that you can show your Medi-Cal enrolled provider to receive HACCP-covered benefits, such as prescribed hearing aids or related services and supplies. Each year, HACCP will conduct an Annual Eligibility Review and will let you know ahead of time which updated documents are needed to stay enrolled in HACCP.
