# COMAR 10.09.51.04: COMAR 10.09.51.04. Covered Services

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## Section

- **Citation:** COMAR 10.09.51.04
- **Heading:** COMAR 10.09.51.04. Covered Services
- **Jurisdiction:** Maryland
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Code of Maryland Regulations / Title 10 MARYLAND DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH / Subtitle 09 MEDICAL CARE PROGRAMS / Chapter 51 Audiology Services / COMAR 10.09.51.04

## Text

The Program covers the following medically necessary services:
A. Audiology services, as follows:
(1) For participants who are at risk for or have a hearing impairment, audiology assessments using procedures appropriate for the participant’s developmental age and abilities; and
(2) Hearing aid evaluations and routine follow-up for participants with an identified hearing impairment, who currently use or are being considered for hearing aids; and
B. Hearing amplification services, as follows:
(1) Unilateral or bilateral hearing aids which are medically necessary and are:
(a) Not used or rebuilt, and which meet the current standards set forth in 21 CFR §§801.420 and 801.421, which are incorporated by reference;
(b) Recommended and fitted by an audiologist in conjunction with written medical clearance from a physician who has performed a medical examination within the past 6 months;
(c) Sold on a 30-day trial basis; and
(d) Fully covered by a manufacturer’s warranty for a minimum of 2 years, at no cost to the Program;
(2) Hearing aid accessories and services, as listed below:
(a) Ear molds;
(b) Batteries;
(c) Routine follow-ups and adjustments;
(d) Repairs after all warranties have expired;
(e) Replacement of unilateral or bilateral hearing aids every 5 years when determined to be medically necessary; and
(f) Other hearing aid accessories determined to be medically necessary;
(3) Cochlear implants and related services, as listed below:
(a) Unilateral or bilateral implantation of cochlear implant or implants which are medically necessary including the cost of the device;
(b) Post-operative evaluation and programming of the cochlear implant or implants;
(c) Aural rehabilitation services; and
(d) Repair or replacement of cochlear implant device components subject to the limitations in Regulation .05 of this chapter ; and
(4) Auditory osseointegrated device or devices and related services, as listed below:
ich are medically necessary including the cost of the device;
(b) Post-operative evaluation and programming of the cochlear implant or implants;
(c) Aural rehabilitation services; and
(d) Repair or replacement of cochlear implant device components subject to the limitations in Regulation .05 of this chapter ; and
(4) Auditory osseointegrated device or devices and related services, as listed below:
(a) Unilateral or bilateral implantation of auditory osseointegrated devices which are medically necessary including the cost of the device;
(b) Non-implantable or softband device or devices which are medically necessary;
(c) Evaluation and programming of the auditory osseointegrated device or devices; and
(d) Repair or replacement, or both, of auditory osseointegrated device components subject to the limitations in Regulation .05 of this chapter .

## Nearby sections

- [COMAR 10.09.51.01 COMAR 10.09.51.01. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_51_01.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.51.02 COMAR 10.09.51.02. Licensure Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_51_02.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.51.03 COMAR 10.09.51.03. Conditions for Participation](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_51_03.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.51.04 COMAR 10.09.51.04. Covered Services](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_51_04.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.51.05 COMAR 10.09.51.05. Limitations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_51_05.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.51.06 COMAR 10.09.51.06. Preauthorization Requirements](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_51_06.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.51.07 COMAR 10.09.51.07. Payment Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_51_07.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.51.08 COMAR 10.09.51.08. Recovery and Reimbursement](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_51_08.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.51.09 COMAR 10.09.51.09. Cause for Suspension or Removal and Imposition of Sanctions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_51_09.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.51.10 COMAR 10.09.51.10. Appeal Procedures](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_51_10.md)
- [COMAR 10.09.51.11 COMAR 10.09.51.11. Interpretation of State Regulations](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MD_COMAR_10_09_51_11.md)

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