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Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1118| House 
| Updated: 2/19/2021
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (9)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021 This bill allows for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and related examinations. The Government Accountability Office must study programs that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1518
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2019
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
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.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Feb 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1518
    Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2019


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    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.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • February 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHearing, speech, and vision careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare

Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-1118| House 
| Updated: 2/19/2021
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2021 This bill allows for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and related examinations. The Government Accountability Office must study programs that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1518
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2019
Feb 18, 2021
Introduced in House
Feb 18, 2021
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.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 18, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Feb 19, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1518
    Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2019


  • February 18, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • February 18, 2021
    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.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • February 18, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • February 19, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (9)
Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Kathleen M. Rice (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightGovernment studies and investigationsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHearing, speech, and vision careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare