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Help Extend Auditory Relief (HEAR) Act of 2020

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 6147

Help Extend Auditory Relief (HEAR) Act of 2020

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and hearing rehabilitation services, in accordance with specified criteria and limitations.

Current Status of Bill HR 6147

Bill HR 6147 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 9, 2020. Bill HR 6147 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on March 9, 2020.  Bill HR 6147'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 March 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6147

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6147

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care coverage and access
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Hearing, speech, and vision care
- Medicare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6147

Help Extend Auditory Relief (HEAR) Act of 2020
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of hearing aids and related hearing services.
Help Extend Auditory Relief (HEAR) Act of 2020

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