Gov. Jim Doyle of Wisconsin signed a bill last month requiring the cost of hearing aids and cochlear implants for hearing-impaired children to be covered by health insurers.
Will my child really benefit from a hearing loss if they only have a loss in one ear? Will it be worth the expense in the long run? There's been some confusion with regard to whether or not a child with hearing loss in just one ear should be fit with a hearing aid. Even some physicians and audiologists can give conflicting answers. New evidence is out, and anyone struggling with these questions should read further...
