Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-02-13T19:58:13Z

Explore the details of House Bill 500 Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/13/2025, 7:58 PM

Summary of Bill HR 500

Bill 119 HR 500, also known as the Medicare Hearing Act, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the current exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and related examinations. This bill seeks to address the significant financial burden that many Medicare beneficiaries face when needing hearing aids, as these devices can cost thousands of dollars out of pocket.

If passed, this legislation would allow Medicare to cover the cost of hearing aids and examinations for beneficiaries, making these essential services more accessible and affordable for those who rely on Medicare for their healthcare needs. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for ensuring quality and standards for hearing aids covered under Medicare.

Overall, the Medicare Hearing Act is designed to improve the quality of life for Medicare beneficiaries with hearing loss by providing them with access to necessary hearing aids and examinations. This bill has the potential to positively impact the health and well-being of millions of Americans who rely on Medicare for their healthcare coverage.

Congressional Summary of HR 500

Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025

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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Current Status of Bill HR 500

Bill HR 500 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 16, 2025. Bill HR 500 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on January 16, 2025. Bill HR 500's most recent activity was 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. as of January 16, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 500

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 500

Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and examinations therefor, and for other purposes.

Comments

Westyn Cooke

439

10 months ago

Why should I pay for it? Who even benefits from this bill? #confused #notfair

Gwendolyn Rose

482

10 months ago

I don't get why they didn't do this sooner. Like, why exclude hearing aids from Medicare coverage in the first place? It's so dumb. I'm glad they're finally fixing this, but like, what took them so long? And how is this gonna change things for people who need hearing aids but couldn't afford them before? Like, will it actually make a difference or is it just gonna be more red tape to deal with? #confused #abouttime #hearingaids #Medicarecoverage