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@julieo4

I am unaware of this bill but will keep my eyes and ears open for information. HLAA stays on top of this type of legislation so if this is true we will likely know more soon.

As with all legislation, bills often get presented and nothing happens. It matters a great deal to have constituents contact their legislators on issues that matter to them.

Hopefully someone on MCC will know more about this and respond with more information.

Thank you for bringing this to the fore.

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daveshaw | @daveshaw | Aug 30 1:56pm

Thanks for responding so quickly.
The correct name is Esteem inner ear prosthetic inner ear stimulator implant.
The reviews have appeared to be favorable and the hurdle is to have Medicare cover the procedure.
My frustration is that the government was so slow to respond to hearing loss in general and if there is a fully implantable device out there why not approve its use.
CI’s and hearing aids are great but they come with so many restrictions that could be eliminated if these new Esteem inner ear prosthetics could be fully implanted.
You know far more than me. Keep me posted.

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