Medicare beneficiaries would get coverage for hearing aids and exams
Medicare beneficiaries would gain coverage for hearing aids and related exams starting January 1, 2026. This bill would change current law that prevents Medicare from paying for these services. It would also require a government study on hearing aid programs and their effectiveness.
Today, Medicare does not cover hearing aids or the exams needed to get them. If this bill passes, Medicare would start covering these services for eligible people beginning January 1, 2026. This could potentially reduce their out-of-pocket expenses. It would also lead to a government study and report on how well current hearing aid programs work.
HR 500 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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