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Introduced
02/18/2021
02/18/2021
In Committee
02/19/2021
02/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and examinations therefor, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021, proposes to amend the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and related examinations. Currently, Medicare does not cover the cost of hearing aids, which can be a significant financial burden for many seniors. This bill would change that, making hearing aids and related services more accessible to Medicare beneficiaries. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing programs that provide assistance for hearing aids, including the number of individuals with hearing loss who need such aid, and to provide recommendations for improving these programs to better meet the needs of individuals with hearing loss.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (10)
Debbie Dingell (D)*,
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Betty McCollum (D),
Joe Neguse (D),
Kathleen Rice (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 02/19/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/1118/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1118/BILLS-117hr1118ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr1118/BILLS-117hr1118ih.pdf.pdf |
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