Bill > S2446

This bill, the Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019, aims to provide Medicare coverage for certain audiologist services. Specifically, it expands coverage to include diagnostic and treatment services provided by audiologists that would otherwise be covered if provided by a physician, regardless of whether the services are provided pursuant to a referral or under the supervision of a physician or other healthcare practitioner. The bill also allows for payment of these audiologist services under the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule, with beneficiaries responsible for 20% coinsurance. The amendments made by this bill would apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2020.