H.R. 500 · 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, Jan 16, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryMedicare adds coverage for hearing aids
Right now, Medicare doesn't typically cover the cost of hearing aids for older adults. This bill would change that by allowing Medicare to pay for hearing aids and the exams needed to fit them. It also requires a government office to study existing programs that help people pay for hearing aids and related care.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare and have hearing loss, this could mean you'd have help paying for hearing aids and the appointments to get them fitted, rather than covering the full cost yourself. The change would apply to Medicare beneficiaries, who are generally people 65 and older.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jan 16, 2025)
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025
This bill allows for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and related examinations.
The Government Accountability Office must study programs that provide assistance for hearing aids and related examinations for individuals with hearing loss.
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. 500
A BILL
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI-6) · Introduced Jan 16, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jan 16, 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.”