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Introduced
09/25/2019
09/25/2019
In Committee
10/22/2019
10/22/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain hearing items and services under part B of the Medicare program. This bill expands Medicare coverage to include hearing aids and hearing rehabilitation and treatment services, in accordance with specified limitations.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medicare Hearing Act of 2019, expands Medicare coverage to include hearing aids and hearing rehabilitation and treatment services, subject to certain limitations. Specifically, it allows for the coverage of aural rehabilitation and treatment services by qualified audiologists, and includes hearing aids as prosthetic devices under Medicare Part B, with limitations on the frequency and types of hearing aids covered. The bill also applies competitive acquisition to hearing aids and includes audiologists as certain practitioners who can receive payment on an assignment-related basis. Additionally, the bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide funding for the implementation of these changes.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (7)
Lucy McBath (D)*,
Kathy Castor (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Brian Higgins (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 302. (on 01/24/2020)
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