For a child or an adult who is deaf or hard of hearing, hearing aids are not frivolous or cosmetic. Yet insurance companies across the U.S. have considered hearing aids "cosmetic" to avoid having to pay for them. For children to maintain a good quality of life, do well in school, be able to communicate with others and be safe in general, hearing aids are necessary if they are deaf or hard of hearing. For adults to maintain a good quality of life, have a prosperous career, enjoy retirement, communicate with others and be safe in general, hearing aids are a necessity if they are deaf or hard of hearing. If hearing can be restored to those who are deaf or hard of hearing why should this be categorized as frivolous or cosmetic? Should this not be a provided basic human right under the persons insurance provider? Hearing aids cost thousands of dollars. Not including all of the hearing tests, genetic testing, MRI's, CAT scans, evaluations, special classes for ASL, tutoring, speech therapy ect. There is no reason hearing aids should not be covered by insurance. They are invaluable to our family, friends and children who are deaf or hard of hearing. Lets show the insurance companies that CHANGE needs to happen NOW. Sign with me. Lets make lives better for those in need of hearing aids. Thank you!