The class action against the Kaiser Foundation Health Plan of Washington arising out of its categorical exclusion of all hearing loss treatment except for cochlear implants has been settled. Kaiser will pay $3,000,000 to a settlement fund to reimburse class members for uncovered expenses for hearing aids and associated services incurred from October 30, 2014, through December 31, 2023.

The original plaintiffs alleged that Kaiser violated the Affordable Care Act’s anti-discrimination statute, 42 U.S.C. § 18116, and Washington’s health carrier anti-discrimination statute, RCW 48.43.0128, by excluding coverage of medically necessary hearing aids and associated treatment. Learn more from Kphearingaidsettlement.com.

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