Deafness. I. Total and irreversible loss of hearing in both ears as a result of illness or accident. This diagnosis must be supported by pure tone audiogram test and certified by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist. Total means “the loss of hearing to the extent that the loss is greater than 90decibels across all frequencies of hearing” in both ears.
Deafness i. Consultation Paper stating the presenting complaints with duration, past medical history with duration, treatment and medication advised.
Deafness. A hearing impairment so severe that an individual is impaired in processing linguistic information through hearing, with or without amplification, and that adversely affects the individual’s educational performance. Department of Developmental Services (DDS) – DDS is the agency through which the State of California provides services and supports to individuals with developmental disabilities, including intellectual disability, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, autism and related conditions. Services are provided through state-operated developmental centers and community facilities, and contracts with 21 nonprofit regional centers. xxxx://xxx.xxx.xx.xxx/ Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) –DHCS funds health care services for Medi-Cal members. Other services provided include California Children’s Services; Child Health and Disability Prevention program; the Genetically Handicapped Persons Program; the Newborn Hearing Screening Program; the Family Planning, Access, Care, and Treatment (PACT) program; Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE), Every Woman Counts, and Coordinated Care Management. xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xx.xxx/Pages/default.aspx Department of Rehabilitation (DOR) – The leading coordinating agency for CaPROMISE. DOR provides services and advocacy, including consultation, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, and collaboration with community partners, to assist people with disabilities to live independently, become employed and have equality in the communities in which they live and work. xxxx://xxx.xxxxx.xxxxxxx.xxx/ Department of Social Services (DSS) – A state department partner of CaPROMISE. DSS provides aid, services, and protection to needy and vulnerable children and adults in ways that strengthen and preserve families, encourage personal responsibility, and xxxxxx independence. DSS oversees the county welfare departments and administers various community organizations. Among its divisions are the Adult Programs Division, Welfare to Work, and the Disability Determination Service, which determines the medical eligibility of California residents with disabilities seeking SSI/SSP benefits. xxxx://xxx.xxxx.xx.xxx/cdssweb/PG190.htm Disability Benefits 101 (DB 101) – Disability Benefits 101 provides tools and information on employment, health coverage, and benefits. Users can plan ahead and learn how work and benefits go together. Disability Employment Initiative (DEI) – A collaborative effort between the United States Department of Labor’s (...
Deafness i. Hospital Discharge Card photocopy
Deafness. A definite diagnosis of the total and irreversible loss of hearing in both ears, with an auditory threshold of 90 decibels or greater within the speech threshold of 500 to 3,000 hertz. Heart Attack (acute myocardial infarction) A definite diagnosis of death of heart muscle due to obstruction of blood flow, that results in a rise and fall of cardiac biomarkers to levels considered diagnostic of acute myocardial infarction, with at least one of the following: • heart attack symptoms; • new electrocardiographic (ECG) changes consistent with a heart attack; or • development of new pathological Q waves on ECG following an intra-arterial cardiac procedure including, but not limited to, coronary angiography and/or angioplasty.
Deafness. Section 4. Developmental Delay
Deafness. Total permanent and irreversible loss of all hearing in both ears.
Deafness. The permanent and profound loss of hearing in both ears, with an auditory threshold of more than 90 decibels, as confirmed by an otolaryngologist registered and licensed to practice in Canada. Dismemberment: The total and permanent “loss” of any two limbs. “Loss” as used with reference to arm or leg means complete severance at or above the elbow or knee joint. Heart Attack: (Myocardial Infarction) means the death of a portion of the heart muscle as a result of inadequate blood supply to the relevant area. The diagnostic must be confirmed by both: 1) new electrocardiographic changes indicative of a myocardial infarction or by a new clinical presentation, only in cases where the ECG cannot be interpreted (complete bundle branch block, WPW, pace-maker), and 2) characteristic changes of cardiac biochemical markers (troponine or CPK or CPK-MB) to levels consistent with acute myocardial infarction. Exclusions: 1) Heart Attack occurring in the 48 hours following an elective revascularization procedure, unless it is accompanied by new pathological Q waves. 2) Heart Attack diagnosed by any other method, unless the diagnosis is confirmed as described above. Kidney Failure: Permanent irreversible failure of both kidneys which necessitates treatment by regular peritoneal dialysis, haemodialysis or kidney transplantation. Loss of Speech: The total, permanent and irreversible loss of the ability to speak for a continuous period of 180 days due to physical injury or physical disease. The Diagnosis must be made by an appropriate Specialist. Major Xxxxx: Third degree xxxxx covering at least 20% of the surface area of the body of the Insured Person. The Diagnosis must be made by a plastic surgeon licensed and practicing in Canada.
Deafness d. Developmental Delay (DD) for ages 3-8
Deafness. Total and irreversible loss of hearing in both ears as a result of illness or accident. This diagnosis must be supported by pure tone audiogram test and certified by an Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT) specialist. Total means “the loss of Page 19 of 92 hearing to the extent that the loss is greater than 90decibels across all frequencies of hearing” in both ears. D.I.15. Loss of Sight The total and irreversible loss of sight in both eyes as a result of Illness or Injury. The blindness must be confirmed by an Ophthalmologist. The blindness must not be able to be corrected by medical procedure.
