Medicare Vision Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-4665| House
| Updated: 1/24/2020
Kim Schrier
Democratic Representative
Washington
Cosponsors (7)
Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Medicare Vision Act of 2019 This bill expands Medicare coverage to include eyeglasses, contact lenses, and vision services, in accordance with specified limitations. Covered services include routine eye examinations and contact lens fittings.
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Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Health Prior to Introduction and Referral.
Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-327, Part I.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-327, Part II.
Health
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHearing, speech, and vision careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare
Medicare Vision Act of 2019
USA116th CongressHR-4665| House
| Updated: 1/24/2020
Medicare Vision Act of 2019 This bill expands Medicare coverage to include eyeglasses, contact lenses, and vision services, in accordance with specified limitations. Covered services include routine eye examinations and contact lens fittings.
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Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better
Timeline
Hearings Held by the Subcommittee on Health Prior to Introduction and Referral.
Introduced in House
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Subcommittee on Health Discharged.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 116-327, Part I.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304.
Reported by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 116-327, Part II.
Kim Schrier
Democratic Representative
Washington
Cosponsors (7)
Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee
Health
- Introduced
- In Committee
- On Floor
- Passed Chamber
- Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHearing, speech, and vision careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare