To be eligible for devices through the hearing aid assistance program, an individual shall meet the following criteria:
- (1) Be a resident of South Dakota;
- (2) Be under 19 years of age;
- (3) Have a progressive or permanent hearing loss which requires hearing aids;
- (4) Have a household income at or below 400% of the federal poverty level; and
- (5) Have not received a hearing aid from the program or through Medicaid within three years prior to the date of application.
Source: 41 SDR 53, effective October 8, 2014.
General Authority: SDCL 28-9-44 , 49-31-56.1.
Law Implemented: SDCL 28-9-44 , 49-31-47.