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Committee hears testimony on bill package that would remove dealer-level licensure for hearing aids
Summary
The Michigan House Health Policy Committee received testimony on a package of bills (HB 4883–4886) that would eliminate the state’s hearing aid dealer license and rely on federal FDA rules and prescriptive requirements, with witnesses warning of access and safety risks if licensure is removed.
The Michigan House Health Policy Committee heard testimony on a package of bills that would eliminate the state hearing aid dealer license and change how prescriptive hearing aids are dispensed.
The bills (introduced as part of a “reduce red tape” package) would remove a two-tier state licensure structure that currently distinguishes between hearing aid salespersons and dealers. Proponents said the change would reduce delays and paperwork; opponents — including licensed hearing instrument specialists and a medical witness — said removing the dealer license would reduce access to prescriptive hearing aids and harm patients.
Representative (sponsor not specified in transcript) introduced the package and said the effort is “to…
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