Kernrechtsfrage
Whether a second cochlear implant for a congenitally deaf minor qualifies as a necessary medical measure under IVG/GgV standards.
Extrahierter Entscheid
Yes. In the individual case, a second cochlear implant could be a necessary, sufficient, simple and appropriate medical measure to improve integration chances.
Extrahierte Begründung
The court held that under Art. 13 IVG and Art. 2 GgV only measures that are scientifically indicated and simple and appropriate must be covered. Given the medical opinions, the additional implant offered irretrievable developmental benefits and reduced the risk of a complete hearing loss if the existing device failed. The fact that bilateral implantation was not yet general standard did not preclude coverage.