A-3.001, r. 14.001 - Regulation respecting hearing devices and audiology services

Section 25 Disposition versions

2022-05-12

25. The Commission assumes the replacement cost of a hearing device before the expiry of the time period referred to in section 23 if the Commission gave prior authorization for the purchase and one of the following conditions is met:

(1)  the worker’s auditory condition shows a new sensorineural hearing loss of at least 20 dB HL at not fewer than 2 frequencies between 500 Hz and 4000 Hz in the same ear since the audiogram referred to in section 5 was performed and the device cannot be adjusted to account for the hearing loss;

(2)  the worker has a new medical condition preventing the worker from using the hearing device, even with a remote control;

(3)  the hearing device has become so deteriorated that it can no longer be used, repaired or cleaned, including because of the worker’s acidic perspiration, excess toxic fumes or pollution, such as dust, to which the device is exposed; or

(4)  subject to section 113 of the Act, the device was unintentionally and accidentally damaged.

In the case described in subparagraph 1 of the first paragraph, a written document from a hearing aid acoustician explaining the reasons substantiating the fact that the device cannot be adjusted to the worker’s auditory condition and an attestation from a health professional or an audiological evaluation showing the worker’s loss of hearing must be provided to the Commission.

In the case described in subparagraph 2 of the first paragraph, an attestation from a health professional specifying the condition that prevents the worker from using the device must be provided to the Commission.

In the case described in subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph, a written document from the hearing aid acoustician describing the state of deterioration of the device and explaining the reason for the deterioration must be provided to the Commission. A hearing aid acoustician must keep the electroacoustic analysis and provide it to the Commission on request.

In the case described in subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph, the worker must provide a written explanation of the circumstances in which the device was damaged and the hearing aid acoustician must provide a written document showing that the manufacturer is unable to repair the device.

If 2 hearing devices must be replaced in the cases described in subparagraphs 1, 3 and 4 of the first paragraph, a written document from a hearing aid acoustician or a hearing device manufacturer setting forth the reasons substantiating the necessity of replacing both devices must be provided to the Commission.

The request must be made on the form prescribed by the Commission.

O.C. 703-2022, s. 25.

Not in force

In force: 2022-05-12

25. The Commission assumes the replacement cost of a hearing device before the expiry of the time period referred to in section 23 if the Commission gave prior authorization for the purchase and one of the following conditions is met:

(1)  the worker’s auditory condition shows a new sensorineural hearing loss of at least 20 dB HL at not fewer than 2 frequencies between 500 Hz and 4000 Hz in the same ear since the audiogram referred to in section 5 was performed and the device cannot be adjusted to account for the hearing loss;

(2)  the worker has a new medical condition preventing the worker from using the hearing device, even with a remote control;

(3)  the hearing device has become so deteriorated that it can no longer be used, repaired or cleaned, including because of the worker’s acidic perspiration, excess toxic fumes or pollution, such as dust, to which the device is exposed; or

(4)  subject to section 113 of the Act, the device was unintentionally and accidentally damaged.

In the case described in subparagraph 1 of the first paragraph, a written document from a hearing aid acoustician explaining the reasons substantiating the fact that the device cannot be adjusted to the worker’s auditory condition and an attestation from a health professional or an audiological evaluation showing the worker’s loss of hearing must be provided to the Commission.

In the case described in subparagraph 2 of the first paragraph, an attestation from a health professional specifying the condition that prevents the worker from using the device must be provided to the Commission.

In the case described in subparagraph 3 of the first paragraph, a written document from the hearing aid acoustician describing the state of deterioration of the device and explaining the reason for the deterioration must be provided to the Commission. A hearing aid acoustician must keep the electroacoustic analysis and provide it to the Commission on request.

In the case described in subparagraph 4 of the first paragraph, the worker must provide a written explanation of the circumstances in which the device was damaged and the hearing aid acoustician must provide a written document showing that the manufacturer is unable to repair the device.

If 2 hearing devices must be replaced in the cases described in subparagraphs 1, 3 and 4 of the first paragraph, a written document from a hearing aid acoustician or a hearing device manufacturer setting forth the reasons substantiating the necessity of replacing both devices must be provided to the Commission.

The request must be made on the form prescribed by the Commission.

O.C. 703-2022, s. 25.