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Introduced
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
In Committee
01/16/2025
01/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th 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, known as the "Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025", aims to remove the current exclusion of hearing aids and related examinations from Medicare coverage. Specifically, the bill amends Section 1862(a)(7) of the Social Security Act by removing language that previously prevented Medicare from covering hearing aids and hearing examinations. The change will take effect on January 1, 2026, meaning Medicare will begin covering these medical services and devices for eligible beneficiaries after that date. Additionally, the bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to conduct a comprehensive study on existing hearing aid programs, including an analysis of how many individuals in the United States need hearing aids, their current coverage levels, and the effectiveness of existing programs. Within 18 months after the coverage change takes effect, the GAO must submit a report to Congress that includes recommendations for improving hearing aid assistance programs, potentially suggesting the establishment of new programs to better support individuals with hearing loss.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (25)
Debbie Dingell (D)*,
Janelle Bynum (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Jim Clyburn (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Raúl Grijalva (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Jahana Hayes (D),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
Hank Johnson (D),
John Larson (D),
Mike Lawler (R),
Ted Lieu (D),
Stephen Lynch (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Kristen McDonald Rivet (D),
LaMonica McIver (D),
Jared Moskowitz (D),
Kevin Mullin (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Mark Pocan (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Adam Smith (D),
Rashida Tlaib (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 01/16/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/500/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr500/BILLS-119hr500ih.pdf |
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