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Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act

3/31/2025, 4:03 PM

Summary of Bill HR 1921

Bill 119 hr 1921, also known as the "Middle Ear Hearing Device Coverage Act," aims to address a specific issue related to Medicare coverage for hearing devices. The bill directs the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are considered prosthetics and should not be subject to the hearing aid coverage exclusion under the Medicare program.

Currently, Medicare does not cover hearing aids, which can be a significant financial burden for individuals with hearing loss. However, fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are different from traditional hearing aids as they are surgically implanted and provide more advanced hearing assistance.

By classifying these devices as prosthetics rather than hearing aids, this bill seeks to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries have access to the latest technology for treating hearing loss without facing prohibitive out-of-pocket costs. This clarification would help to improve the quality of life for individuals with hearing impairment and ensure that they have access to the most effective treatment options available. Overall, the Middle Ear Hearing Device Coverage Act aims to address a gap in Medicare coverage for advanced hearing devices and provide much-needed support for individuals with hearing loss.

Congressional Summary of HR 1921

Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to specify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics (not hearing aids) and are covered under Medicare.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1921

Bill HR 1921 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 6, 2025. Bill HR 1921 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on March 6, 2025.  Bill HR 1921'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 6, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1921

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1921

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1921

Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act
Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act
To direct the Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics and are not subject to the hearing aid coverage exclusion under the Medicare program.

Comments

Brayan Gentry profile image

Brayan Gentry

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1 year ago

I think it's good that this bill is passing. It will help lots of people like me.

Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1921

Michelle Fischbach
Michelle Fischbach
MinnesotaRepublican
Angie Craig
Angie Craig
MinnesotaDemocrat

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