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H.R.5396: Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2016
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 7, 2016
- Latest Major Action June 16, 2016
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
24 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2016 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicare coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care. With respect to such care, the bill establishes special payment rules, limitations, and coinsurance requirements.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 16, 2016 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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June 7, 2016 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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June 7, 2016 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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June 7, 2016 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) |