To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of Medicare coverage for hearing aids and examinations therefor, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires GAO study and report on hearing aid programs The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of programs, including Federal programs and health insurance coverage, that provide assistance. It relies on reporting requirements and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires GAO study and report on hearing aid programs The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of programs, including Federal programs and health insurance coverage, that provide assistance...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires GAO study and report on hearing aid programs The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of programs, including Federal programs and health insurance coverage, that provide assistance.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires GAO study and report on hearing aid programs The Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study of programs, including Federal programs and health insurance coverage, that provide assistance.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Dingell (for herself, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Doggett, Ms. Kaptur, …
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