Bill · H.R. 2757· House(119-HR-2757)

Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025

Age: 63 years

Florida

Introduced: 4/9/2025
Last activity: 4/9/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: Gus Bilirakis
Cosponsors: - 16 - 22

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

The Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 aims to amend the Social Security Act to improve coverage for audiology services under Medicare. The bill expands the definition of services to include diagnostic or treatment services provided by qualified audiologists. It allows these services to be provided without requiring a physician's referral or supervision. The legislation also establishes specific payment amounts and coinsurance for these services. These changes are intended to take effect for services furnished on or after January 1, 2027.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
The bill benefits seniors by improving Medicare coverage and access to audiology services.
Would retired people be better off under this?+7
The bill benefits retirees by increasing Medicare accessibility for audiology services.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
It improves healthcare access by allowing audiologists to provide services without a physician's referral or supervision.