HR. 500In Committee
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025
Allow Medicare coverage for hearing aids and related examinations and require a study of hearing assistance programs for people with hearing loss
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Allow Medicare coverage for hearing aids and related examinations and require a study of hearing assistance programs for people with hearing loss
Key points
- Require GAO study of assistance programs
- Allow Medicare hearing aid coverage
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-16 — 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealthHealth technology, devices, suppliesHearing, speech, and vision careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare