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H.R.1518: Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 5, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2019
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
10 (9 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - March 5, 2019
Bill Summary
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2019 This bill expands Medicare coverage to include 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)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 6, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 5, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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March 5, 2019 |
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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March 5, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) |