Section 471-8-002 - DEFINITIONSThe following definitions apply:
002.01ASSISTIVE LISTENING DEVICE. Any instrument or device that helps overcome hearing loss.002.02BEHIND THE EAR (BTE). All parts of the hearing aid are behind the ear (BTE) except for the ear piece that is connected by tubing to the behind the ear (BTE) parts.002.03COMPLETELY IN THE CANAL (CIC). The hearing aid is completely in the ear (ITE) canal.002.04HEARING AID. Any wearable instrument or device, including any parts, attachments, or accessories, but excluding batteries or cords, that is designed for or offered for the purpose of aiding or compensating for impaired human hearing and that is programmed to a specific individual's hearing loss. Over-the-counter amplification devices with generic settings are excluded.002.05IN THE CANAL (ITC). The hearing aid is mostly in the ear (ITE) canal.002.06IN THE EAR (ITE). The entire hearing aid fits in the area just outside of the ear canal known as the concha bowl.002.07OTOLARYNGOLOGY SPECIALIST. A physician who specializes with disorders and conditions of the ear, nose, and throat region and related areas of the head and neck.002.08RECEIVER IN THE CANAL (RIC). Hearing aid with most parts behind the ear (BTE) except the receiver that is in the ear (ITE) and connected by a wire to the behind the ear (BTE) parts.471 Neb. Admin. Code, ch. 8, § 002
Amended effective 10/9/2021