Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025
Congress Proposes Medicare Coverage for Hearing Aids and Hearing Exams Starting in 2026
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- Congress would remove Medicare’s current rule that excludes hearing aids and the exams needed to get them.
- If passed, Medicare could start covering hearing aids and related hearing exams for services provided on or after Jan. 1, 2026.
- This could lower out-of-pocket costs for older adults and people with disabilities who rely on Medicare and need hearing help.
- The Government Accountability Office would study hearing aid help programs (including federal programs and insurance) and report back to Congress.
- The study is meant to show how many people need hearing aids, who is covered today, and what changes could improve access.
Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
How this policy affects specific groups of people
Milestones
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.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Related News
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Reps. Fitzpatrick and Dingell announce introduction of the Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act to add Medicare coverage for hearing aids and related exams and require a GAO study of assistance programs.
Moskowitz Joins Bill to Expand Medicare for Hearing Aid Coverage, Lower Healthcare Costs for Florida Seniors
Rep. Moskowitz says he joined as a cosponsor of the Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act to end Medicare’s statutory exclusion of hearing aids and associated exams and to study coverage gaps.
New Bill: Representative Debbie Dingell introduces H.R. 500: Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025
Legislation-tracker write-up summarizing H.R. 500’s removal of Medicare’s hearing-aid exclusion, effective-date language (services on/after 2026-01-01), and GAO study requirement.
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025
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