S. 1996 Introduced Health

Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025

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.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] Introduced June 9, 2025 Cosponsors 11 (7 D, 3 R, 1 I) Latest action June 9, 2025

Summary

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.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Jun 9, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  2. Jun 9, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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