Title
Approval of Case #21-2 Hearing Aid Request
Report
Issue:
Whether to approve payment for hearing aids for retired LEOFF 1 member in the amount of $5,660.00
Staff Contact:
Debbi Hufana, HR Analyst, Human Resources, 360.753.8149
Background:
The board must decide whether or not to approve the request for hearing aids for this member in the amount of $5,660.00. The member submitted the appropriate documentation, which is 2 quotes, one of them from Costco. Although Costco is less expensive, the member submitted a letter requesting approval for the purchase of the hearing aids from Robertson Hearing Clinic.
Attachments:
Robertson Hearing Clinic request letter with price quote
Audiometric Evaluation
Request of member to purchase from Robertson Hearing Clinic
Costco quote
Reference:
Section III Procedures to Receive Benefits, F. Hearing Aids