Legislative Update: Senate Companion Bill Filed SB 1006: Coverage for Hearing Aids for Children
On Wednesday, the Florida Senate filed a companion bill for hearing aid coverage for children – SB 1006! A big thank you to Senator Baxley for his continued support of this initiative. Check out the bill language, see our legislative supporters, and track the bill’s progress at http://flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2020/1006. Session begins in January 2020 at which point we will have 60 days to get this bill passed. Please write to your local Congresspeople letting them know you want them to co-sponsor HB 125/SB 1006. Every voice counts and should be heard! Also, track this initiative on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/hearingcareforchildrenact/. Thank you for your continued support of our Florida families that have children with hearing loss.
Reminder – FLAA Day on the Hill in Tallahassee is January 15, 2020. Should you want to join us in meeting with legislators and their staffers to support this bill, please sign up here: https://forms.gle/FxFyEeJpSHeAAsru5. If you have any questions, email Julia Andrews at profaffairs@floridaaudiology.org.
Reminder: Medical Errors Webinar FREE for FLAA Members Get Your Medical Errors Hours Before the End of 2019!
Webinar CEUs Available to FLAA Members: Don’t forget to take advantage of our webinar member benefit. Until December 2 of this year, you are able to obtain a few more CEUs in your spare time. Click here for more information on our Medical Errors webinar or Ethics webinar that you can attend for FREE as a member of the Florida Academy!