H.R. 6218 · 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, Nov 20, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryMedicare covers hearing aids and related services
This bill adds hearing aids and hearing rehabilitation services to what Medicare covers. Under the new coverage, Medicare would pay for hearing aid assessments, fittings, and instruction on how to use them.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare and need hearing aids, you'd have access to coverage for the assessment, fitting, and training to use them—services many people currently pay for out of pocket. This directly helps Medicare recipients who experience hearing loss.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Nov 20, 2025)
Help Extend Auditory Relief Act of 2025 or the HEAR Act of 2025
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of hearing aids and hearing rehabilitation services. Covered services include hearing aid assessments, fittings, and related instructional services.
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. 6218
A BILL
HEAR Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Kevin Mullin (D-CA-15) · Introduced Nov 20, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Nov 20, 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.”