Ally’s Act

Hozzl · 2022-10-28T01:46:16Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5485 Ally’s Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/28/2022, 1:46 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 5485

Ally's Act

This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover certain hearing devices and systems (e.g., bone-anchored auditory implants) and related items and services. The bill also imposes limits on cost sharing.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5485

Bill HR 5485 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 18, 2019. Bill HR 5485 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on December 18, 2019. Bill HR 5485's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of December 19, 2019

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5485

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5485

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Employee benefits and pensions

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Hearing, speech, and vision care

- Medical tests and diagnostic methods

- Surgery and anesthesia

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5485

Ally’s Act

To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act to require coverage of hearing devices and systems in certain private health insurance plans, and for other purposes.

Ally’s Act