Thank You, NC

From the Raleigh News-Observer:

Gov. Bev Perdue signed into law a bill that requires health insurance plans to cover hearing aids for people younger than 21.

Perdue was joined at the ceremony by Collin Tastet, 9, who has helped push the bill.

"This new law will help many of our kids and young adults have a better quality of life and stay ahead in school," Perdue said. "These kids who lobbied for this bill showed tremendous courage, and now more than ever we need strong, young leaders."

The bill requires that every benefit health plan must provide coverage up to $2,500 for one hearing aid per ear every three years.