COLORADO
Conversations are happening across the country to ensure safe, quality hearing assistance is available to those who need it. Check out the below to see what’s happening in Colorado.
Did You Know?
More than 17% of Colorado’s population suffers from some form of hearing loss.
LATEST CONSUMER PROTECTION ACTION
January 14, 2022.
NAAG Responds to FDA’s Comment Request on New Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid Rules.
“In response to a request for comments from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding new rules regulating over-the-counter hearing aids, NAAG submitted comments encouraging the FDA to take the below steps to ensure that states maintain a role as regulators in this emerging market.”
LATEST 2022 LEGISLATIVE NEWS
HB 1076.
Sponsor: Rep. Susan Lontine (D)
This measure allows hearing aid providers to prescribe, select, and fit hearing instruments and assistive devices in person or through a telehealth visit.
This measure takes effect at 12:01 a.m. on the day following the expiration of the 90 day period after final adjournment.