A-29, r. 3 - Regulation respecting insured visual aids and related services

Section 17 Disposition versions

2012-09-01

17. The hand-held tactile electronic obstacle detector referred to in the Tariff made pursuant to Part I of Schedule I is insured only in respect of a person who

(1)  has a hearing deficiency of at least 55 dB; or

(2)  is referred to in section 26 and has a disability affecting orientation and mobility, despite having received training to overcome it and that disability is such that the person has been unable to achieve the degree of autonomy necessary for attending school or obtaining work.

The audiometric measurement that must be used to determine a hearing deficiency is that provided for in the Regulation respecting hearing devices and insured services (chapter A-29, r. 2).

O.C. 1403-96, s. 17; O.C. 375-99, s. 10; O.C. 470-2011, s. 10.