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Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025

4/23/2025, 7:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 2757

The "Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025" was introduced in the 119th Congress on April 9, 2025. The bill, designated as H.R. 2757, aims to enhance access to audiology services for Medicare beneficiaries. Specific provisions within the bill focus on improving coverage and affordability of audiology care under the Medicare program. The bill's central directive is to address barriers that restrict access to important audiological services for Medicare recipients. For more details, the official PDF version of the bill can be accessed at https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2757/BILLS-119hr2757ih.pdf.

Congressional Summary of HR 2757

Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of certain audiology services. Specifically, the bill expands coverage to include diagnostic and treatment services that are furnished by audiologists and that would otherwise be covered if provided by a physician, including incidental services, regardless of whether such services are provided pursuant to a referral from, or under the supervision of, a physician or other health care practitioner.

Current Status of Bill HR 2757

Bill HR 2757 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 9, 2025. Bill HR 2757 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 9, 2025.  Bill HR 2757'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 April 9, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2757

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
3
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2757

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2757

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of audiology services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of audiology services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

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