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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/20/2023
01/20/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th 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 2023, aims to remove the exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and related examinations. Specifically, it amends the Social Security Act to strike the provision that excludes hearing aids and examinations from Medicare coverage. This change would apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2024. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a study on existing programs, including federal and health insurance programs, that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations. The GAO is required to submit a report to Congress with recommendations on how to better meet the needs of individuals with hearing loss.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (11)
Debbie Dingell (D)*,
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Marcy Kaptur (D),
Derek Kilmer (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Ted Lieu (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Marilyn Strickland (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 01/20/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/244/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr244/BILLS-118hr244ih.pdf |
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