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Introduced
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
In Committee
03/06/2025
03/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To direct the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics and are not subject to the hearing aid coverage exclusion under the Medicare program.
AI Summary
This bill directs the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to clarify the status of fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices under Medicare coverage rules within 60 days of the bill's enactment. Specifically, the bill requires CMS to classify these devices as prosthetics, which would exempt them from the current hearing aid coverage exclusion in Medicare. The bill defines "prosthetic" according to existing federal regulations (42 CFR 414.202), ensuring that these fully implanted hearing devices are not treated as traditional hearing aids, which are currently not covered by Medicare. This clarification is intended to help Medicare beneficiaries who rely on advanced middle ear hearing implant technologies by potentially expanding their access to these medical devices under Medicare's coverage framework.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (3)
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 03/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1921/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1921/BILLS-119hr1921ih.pdf |
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