7 Alaska Admin. Code § 115.549

Current through September 25, 2024

Section 7 AAC 115.549 - Definitions

In 7 AAC 115.500 - 7 AAC 115.549,

(1) "customized hearing aid" means a hearing aid that is uniquely constructed or substantially modified to fit the anatomy of a specific recipient;

(2) "hearing aid" has the meaning given in AS 08.55.200;

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

(A) not included with the dispensing of a hearing aid;

(B) not physically connected to the hearing aid when the hearing aid is being worn by the individual; and

(C) used to prolong the life of the hearing aid by providing maintenance, hygiene, or safekeeping.

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

(A) provided separately from the initial dispensing of a hearing aid;

(B) physically connected to the hearing aid when the hearing aid is being worn by the individual; and

(C) necessary to keep the hearing aid functioning;

(5) "hearing item" means a hearing aid, hearing aid supply, hearing aid accessory, customized hearing aid, cochlear implant battery, or cochlear implant part.

7 AAC 115.549

Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193

Authority:AS 47.05.010

AS 47.07.030

AS 47.07.040