Bill > S939

This bill, titled the "Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Expansion Act of 2025", proposes to expand Medicare coverage to include dental, hearing, and vision care services starting January 1, 2027. For dental services, the bill will cover preventive care like oral exams and cleanings, treatment services such as fillings and root canals, and dentures, with limitations on frequency and specific services. Hearing care coverage will include audiology services, hearing aid examinations, and hearing aids for individuals with moderate to severe hearing loss, with restrictions on frequency and types of devices. Vision services will encompass routine eye examinations and conventional eyeglasses, limited to one exam and one pair of glasses every two years. The bill also includes provisions for payment methodologies, establishing fee schedules, and creating incentives for rural healthcare providers. Additionally, the bill implements a gradual phase-in approach for Part B premium increases related to these new coverage expansions, with different percentage increases from 2028 to 2030 to manage the financial impact. To support implementation, the bill appropriates specific funding amounts for each service area, totaling $1,770,000,000 across dental, hearing, and vision care expansions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/939/all-info