Inter-Agency Services Agreement for Hearing Health Care Program

The Master Agreement CTR055269 is an Interagency Service Agreement between Arizona State University's Speech and Hearing Clinic and the Arizona Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing, designed to provide comprehensive hearing healthcare services to low-income adult Arizona residents. The contract covers a range of critical audiology services, including hearing tests, hearing aid fittings, follow-up appointments, ear molds, batteries, wax traps, domes, and aural rehabilitation. Specifically targeted at individuals aged 21 and older with limited access to hearing assistance, the agreement focuses on delivering essential hearing healthcare to those who do not have alternative means of obtaining hearing aids through other state or federal programs.

The IDV is awarded to Arizona State University - Speech and Hearing Clinic, with the Arizona Commission for Deaf & Hard of Hearing serving as the contracting organization. The current contract period runs from July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024, with potential for annual renewal. The master agreement is a state-level contract covering Arizona, with a fiscal year budget not to exceed $100,000. Services are priced specifically, including $75 for hearing tests, $270 for hearing aid fitting and initial supplies, and additional fees for ongoing support. The contract type is classified as a Master Agreement, emphasizing its flexible, ongoing approach to providing critical hearing healthcare services to eligible state residents.