Medicare Vision Act of 2019

11/1/2022, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4665

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.

Current Status of Bill HR 4665

Bill HR 4665 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since October 11, 2019. Bill HR 4665 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on October 11, 2019.  Bill HR 4665's most recent activity was Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 304. as of January 24, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4665

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
7
Democrat Cosponsors
7
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4665

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

Health care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHearing, speech, and vision careMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4665

Medicare Vision Act of 2019To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain vision items and services under part B of the Medicare program.Medicare Vision Act of 2019Medicare Vision Act of 2019
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