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Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2446| Senate 
| Updated: 9/9/2019
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (8)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of certain audiologist services. Specifically, the bill expands coverage to include diagnostic and treatment services that are furnished by audiologists and that would otherwise be covered if provided by a physician, including incidental services, regardless of whether such services are provided pursuant to a referral from, or under the supervision of, a physician or other health care practitioner.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4056
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • July 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4056
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 9, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 9, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4056: Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHearing, speech, and vision careMedicare

Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-2446| Senate 
| Updated: 9/9/2019
Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of certain audiologist services. Specifically, the bill expands coverage to include diagnostic and treatment services that are furnished by audiologists and that would otherwise be covered if provided by a physician, including incidental services, regardless of whether such services are provided pursuant to a referral from, or under the supervision of, a physician or other health care practitioner.
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Timeline
Jul 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4056
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Sep 9, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Sep 9, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • July 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4056
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • September 9, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 9, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Elizabeth Warren

Elizabeth Warren

Democratic Senator

Massachusetts

Cosponsors (8)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Patrick J. Leahy (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Roger F. Wicker (Republican)Rand Paul (Republican)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Susan M. Collins (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4056: Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth personnelHearing, speech, and vision careMedicare