Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-04-08T20:59:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 2045 Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

4/8/2025, 8:59 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2045

Bill 119 HR 2045, also known as the Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act, aims to make significant changes to the Medicare program by expanding coverage to include dental, vision, and hearing care. Currently, Medicare does not cover these essential services, leaving many older Americans without access to necessary healthcare.

If passed, this bill would amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to comprehensive healthcare services. This includes routine dental check-ups, vision exams, and hearing aids, which are crucial for maintaining overall health and quality of life.

Proponents of the bill argue that adding these benefits to Medicare would improve the health outcomes of millions of seniors and individuals with disabilities. They believe that preventive care, such as dental cleanings and eye exams, can help catch health issues early and prevent more serious complications down the line. Opponents of the bill may argue that adding these benefits to Medicare could be costly and strain the program's already limited resources. They may also raise concerns about the potential for fraud and abuse in the provision of these services. Overall, Bill 119 HR 2045 represents a significant step towards ensuring that all Medicare beneficiaries have access to the healthcare services they need to live healthy and fulfilling lives. It will be important to closely monitor the progress of this bill as it moves through Congress to see how it may impact the future of Medicare coverage.

Congressional Summary of HR 2045

Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care. Coverage includes (1) routine dental cleanings and exams, basic and major dental services, emergency dental care, and dentures; (2) routine eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses; and (3) routine hearing exams, hearing aids, and exams for hearing aids. With respect to such care, the bill establishes special payment rules, limitations, and coinsurance requirements.

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Current Status of Bill HR 2045

Bill HR 2045 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 11, 2025. Bill HR 2045 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 11, 2025. Bill HR 2045'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 11, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2045

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

356

Democrat Cosponsors

356

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2045

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2045

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care under the Medicare program.To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care under the Medicare program.

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