Hearing HealthCare Providers California

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URGENT REQUEST-MUST DEFEAT AB1535. This bill was voted out of the Assembly and it is now in the Senate. The Business and Professions Committee will meet June 8, 15, and 22nd. Please Contact Your State Senator TODAY and ask them to oppose AB1535. HHPCA is providing two documents to assist you in opposing AB1535. First is an opposition letter you can mail, fax, or email to your Senator. Second is an opposition letter to Senator Gloria McLeod.

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Low Cost Websites Now Available for HHPCA Members
President Cynthia Peffers has created an example of a web page for you to have a low cost, professional looking site to enhance your business presence. It is really easy and the price is reasonable. Contact the web manager for more information and get your web site soon. Check out the couple of sites that have been completed by selecting the link Find a Provider.

Important Information


1.29.09: Urgent Request To Oppose Merger of HADB and Audiology Board. Please go to the Legislation Page and read about the possible methods to get the merger through using a budget trailer bill. There are tools to assist you in contacting and communicating with your representative. Please act RIGHT NOW.

Merger of HADB and Audiology Board


When the Governor released his budget, he also stated that he was planning to propose legislation to "improve governmental efficiency" and "eliminate duplication." Among those proposals will be the consolidation or elimination of state boards and bureaus, including a consolidation of the Hearing Aid Dispensers Bureau with Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board. HHP/CA opposes this proposed consolidation, which would diminish consumer protections, not save money, and blur the important distinction between the professions of hearing aid dispenser and audiologist.

The vast majority of audiologists do not dispense hearing aids. The skill set required to fit hearing aids is not the same skill set needed to perform various audio tests for the physician's diagnosis of ear pathology. HADB is the only entity that can appropriately protect the public, primarily seniors, by enforcing regulations regarding each dispenser's office environment, advertising parameters, basic skill sets, hearing aid instrument guarantees, continuing education specific to the practice, and ethical conduct of the dispenser. HHP/CA will vigorously oppose all efforts to submerge those important functions in the Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology Board.

Medi-Cal March Payment Hold Updated

As of March 13th, and effective March 26th March Medi-Cal payments may be withheld. To learn more about this visit www.medi-cal.ca.gov

Changes to Medi-Cal Billing

Beginning February 1, 2009, providers may no longer bill Medi-Cal using a recipient's social security number. If SSNs are used claims will be denied. Exceptions to this policy are discontinued except for Medicare crossover claims. Providers may continue to bill Medicare crossover claims using a recipient's SSN. Claims submitted with a valid-digit Client Index Number will be accepted. All providers are expected to use the Medi-Cal ID number from the recipient's Benefit Identification Card (BIC) or paper ID card when verifying eligibility, billing Medi-Cal or submitting Treatment Authorization Requests (TARs). For more information visit www.medi-cal.ca.gov.