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H.R.3426: Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2017
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 26, 2017
- Latest Major Action July 28, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
8 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - July 26, 2017
Bill Summary
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2017 This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to allow Medicare coverage of hearing aids and related examinations. The Government Accountability Office must study programs that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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July 28, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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July 26, 2017 |
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.
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July 26, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) |