H.R. 1921 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent 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, Mar 6, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryMedicare coverage for implanted hearing devices
The bill tells Medicare to treat fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices as prosthetics—medical devices that replace or restore body function—rather than as hearing aids. This classification means Medicare would cover these devices for eligible patients.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare and have hearing loss that could benefit from a fully implanted active middle ear hearing device, this bill could make it easier to get coverage for the procedure. Right now, the classification is unclear, which can create confusion about whether Medicare will pay for it.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Mar 6, 2025)
Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to specify that fully implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics (not hearing aids) and are covered under Medicare.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 1921
A BILL
Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act
Sponsor: Rep. Michelle Fischbach (R-MN-7) · Introduced Mar 6, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Mar 6, 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.”