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New Federal Mandates Expand Insurance Coverage for Birth Defects and Hearing

May 8 – December 9, 2025

Starting January 2026, new bipartisan laws will require private insurers to cover reconstructive surgeries for birth defects and specialized hearing devices. These mandates aim to eliminate coverage denials for essential treatments previously classified as cosmetic or elective.

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