Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-07-02T18:09:26Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 1996 Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/2/2025, 6:09 PM

Summary of Bill S 1996

The bill titled "A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of audiology services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress on June 9, 2025.

Congressional Summary of S 1996

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 1996

Bill S 1996 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 9, 2025. Bill S 1996 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on June 9, 2025. Bill S 1996's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 9, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1996

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1996

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

Comments

Kinslee Dale

572

7 months ago

This bill is really gonna hit me hard. Just when I thought things couldn't get any worse. It's like they don't even care about us regular folks. So frustrating.