In 7 AAC 115.500 - 7 AAC 115.549,

1. (1) "customized hearing aid" means a hearing aid that is uniquely constructed or substantially modified to fit the anatomy of a specific recipient;
2. (2) "hearing aid" has the meaning given in AS 08.55.200;

3. (3) "hearing aid accessory" means an accessory that is

   1. (A) not included with the dispensing of a hearing aid;
   2. (B) not physically connected to the hearing aid when the hearing aid is being worn by the individual; and
   3. (C) used to prolong the life of the hearing aid by providing maintenance, hygiene, or safekeeping.

4. (4) "hearing aid supply" means a supply, including a battery and replacement part, that is

   1. (A) provided separately from the initial dispensing of a hearing aid;
   2. (B) physically connected to the hearing aid when the hearing aid is being worn by the individual; and
   3. (C) necessary to keep the hearing aid functioning;
5. (5) "hearing item" means a hearing aid, hearing aid supply, hearing aid accessory, customized hearing aid, cochlear implant battery, or cochlear implant part.

(Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193)

Authority: AS 47.05.010, AS 47.07.030, AS 47.07.040