National Save Your Hearing Day recognizes the importance of preserving our hearing.

It is estimated half of the cases of hearing impairment and deafness are preventable.  There are many effective, preventative strategies including immunization against rubella to reduce congenital infections, immunization against H. influenza and S. pneumonia to reduce cases of middle ear infections and avoiding or protecting against excessive noise exposure.

For more information, visit https://www.betterhearing.org/

MSU Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic provides evaluation and treatment for all ages in the areas of speech-language pathology, audiology and early intervention for children who are deaf or hard of hearing.

Augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) evaluations and AAC intervention are two of the many services provided by the clinic.

Additional Resources

The MSU medical insurance plan provides coverage for:

• The initial purchase of a hearing aid if the loss of hearing is the result of a surgical procedure performed while coverage is in effect.
• Coverage for newborn hearing screening, necessary newborn rescreening, audiological assessment and follow-up, and initial amplification in accordance with Missouri Law.

All other Hearing aids and exams/assessments are excluded by the medical plan.

Members who have VSP vision coverage, have access to TruHearing discount.

In addition to great pricing, TruHearing provides you with:

• One year of follow-up visits for fittings, adjustments,and cleanings
• 60-day Trial
• Three-year manufacturer warranty for repairs and one-time loss and damage replacement
• 80 free batteries per hearing aid for non-rechargeable models
• Access to a national network of more than 7,000 hearing healthcare providers
• Discounted pricing on a wide selection of the latest brand name hearing aids

Hearing Aids and related expenses are eligible for reimbursement through the Cafeteria/flex spending plan. 

Employees currently enrolled in the flex spending plan can submit eligible expenses to Asiflex.

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