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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 vision items and services under part B of the Medicare program. This bill expands Medicare coverage to include eyeglasses, contact lenses, and vision services, in accordance with specified limitations. Covered services include routine eye examinations and contact lens fittings.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medicare Vision Act of 2019, expands Medicare coverage to include routine eye examinations, contact lens fittings, conventional eyeglasses, and contact lenses, subject to certain limitations. The bill amends the Social Security Act to add "vision services" as a covered benefit under Medicare Part B, with 80% coinsurance. It also establishes payment limits, such as coverage for one routine eye exam and one contact lens fitting every 2 years, and limits on the amount that can be paid for eyeglasses and contact lenses. Additionally, the bill applies Medicare's competitive acquisition program to eyeglasses and contact lenses, with certain exemptions.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (8)
Kim Schrier (D)*,
Kathy Castor (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Tom O'Halleran (D),
Elissa Slotkin (D),
Peter Welch (D),
Last Action
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304. (on 01/24/2020)
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