Full Membership shall be open to anyone who holds an active a valid Minnesota Hearing Aid Dispenser Certification to provide hearing aid dispensing services.
Associate Membership shall be open to 1) anyone who holds a valid Minnesota HID Trainee Permit, 2) another valid State Training Permit, or 3) any partner, stockholder, employee, or associate who is regularly, principally and actively engaged in the business of dispensing hearing aids. All Associate Members shall pay dues and assessments. Associate members shall be entitled to all the privileges of the Society with the exception of voting, serving on the Board of Directors or being a Nominating Committee Member.
Affiliate Membership shall be open to any person in a trade or industry related to the hearing aid industry. Affiliate members shall be entitled to all the privileges of the Society with the exception of voting, serving on the Board of Directors or being a Nominating Committee Member.
Honorary Membership may be granted to any person who has an interest in the Hearing Aid Profession and is approved for the honor of membership by two thirds (2/3) of the Board of Directors. Honorary members shall be entitled to all privileges of membership with the exception of voting, serving on the Board of Directors or being a Nominating Committee Member.
State non-residents may be members. Such members must hold a valid State License or Certification to provide hearing aid dispensing services and shall enjoy all privileges of the Society extended to their class of membership with the exception of serving as an Officer on the Board of Directors.
Military and Federal Employees may be offered reduced rates when authorized by the Board of Directors for their class of membership.
GRASS ROOTS ACTIVITIES
MHHP works closely with national, state and local associations in an effort to maintain an accurate reading of the statewide business and political climate.
LEGISLATIVE VIGILANCE
MHHP Officers & staff, along with support from the International Hearing Society, keeps in constant contact with your national and state legislators and regulators, in both Washington DC and Minnesota, on proposals affecting the hearing industry.
LEGISLATIVE INITIATIVES
MHHP, Officers & staff, in conjunction with IHS, monitor all state and federal legislation to ensure the rights of our members and the hearing impaired are protected.
