Celebrating 100 Years ~ 1920 - 2020
Legislative activities
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Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Bill
The Hearing Aid Coverage for Children Bill has been signed by Governor Northam and includes otolaryngologist! SB 423 reads, requires health insurers, health maintenance organizations, and corporations providing health care coverage subscription contracts to provide coverage for hearing aids and related services for children 18 years of age or younger when an otolaryngologist recommends such hearing aids and related services. The coverage includes one hearing aid per hearing-impaired ear, up to a cost of $1,500, every 24 months. The measure applies to policies, contracts, and plans delivered, issued for delivery, or renewed on and after January 1, 2021.
Lobby Day- February 4, 2020
Participating in VSO’s Lobby Day is a way for members to be a part of legislative discussions involving health care delivery in Virginia. VSO members held discussions with their legislators and hopefully will become someone the legislators can call on when a bill is presented that affects Otolaryngologists in Virginia.
VSO Commended for Bringing Attention to World Voice Day
Every year on April 16, otolaryngologists and other voice health professionals worldwide join together to recognize World Voice Day (WVD). World Voice Day encourages men and women, young and old, to assess their vocal health and take action to improve or maintain good voice habits.
The Virginia General Assembly commended the VSO for bringing public attention to the prevalence of voice disorders and ways that people can help preserve and protect their voices. Read the full resolution here.
The VSO is grateful to Delegate Garrett for working with the VSO on this resolution.
