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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.
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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
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
7Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4665
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Health care costs and insurance
- Health care coverage and access
- Health programs administration and funding
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Hearing, speech, and vision care
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Medicare
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4665
Medicare Vision Act of 2019
To 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 2019
Medicare Vision Act of 2019
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 4665
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