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(3) “hearing aid accessory” means an accessory that is

(A) not included with the dispensing of a hearing aid;

(B) not physically connected to the hearing aid when the hearing aid is being worn by the individual; and

(C) used to prolong the life of the hearing aid by providing maintenance, hygiene, or safekeeping.

(4) “hearing aid supply” means a supply, including a battery and replacement part, that is

(A) provided separately from the initial dispensing of a hearing aid;

(B) physically connected to the hearing aid when the hearing aid is being worn by the individual; and

(C) necessary to keep the hearing aid functioning;

(5) “hearing item” means a hearing aid, hearing aid supply, hearing aid accessory, customized hearing aid, cochlear implant battery, or cochlear implant part. (Eff. 2/1/2010, Register 193) Statutory Authority: Authority: AS 47.05.010 AS 47.07.030 AS 47.07.040 Article 6. School-Based Services. Rule 7 AAC 115.600. School-based services 7 AAC 115.600. School-based services. (a) The department will enroll an in-state school district as a Medicaid provider of school-based services if the school district meets the requirements of AS 47.07 and 7 AAC 105 — 7 AAC 160 and enters into an agreement with the department as required by AS 47.07.063. (b) The school district shall submit each request for payment for a school-based service using the provider code number assigned to the school district at enrollment. (c) The department will pay the cost of an evaluation, screening, or assessment of a