HR 244 United States House · 118th Congress

Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2023

HR 244, the Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2023, removes Medicare's exclusion of hearing aids and related examinations from coverage under the Social Security Act. This change will directly affect Medicare beneficiaries with hearing loss, allowing them to receive coverage for hearing aids and necessary exams starting January 1, 2024. The bill amends Section 1862(a)(7) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the specific exclusion. Additionally, it requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to study existing hearing aid programs and report to Congress within 18 months of the coverage change, including recommendations for improving access. This is a concrete policy change that expands Medicare benefits for a specific healthcare need.

Issues: ✓ Healthcare

Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared

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Jan 2023

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Introduced Jan 10, 2023 Last action Dec 17, 2024

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Dec 17, 2024

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Jan 20, 2023

Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

lower

Jan 10, 2023

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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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Jan 10, 2023

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1 primary · 10 co-sponsors