What does Preamble of Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve coverage of audiology services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes,' aims to improve Medicare coverage of audiology services. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 9, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025.

What does COVERAGE OF AUDIOLOGY SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. of Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025 do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to include audiology services under the Medicare program. It expands the definition of 'audiology services' to include hearing and balance assessments, diagnostic, and treatment services provided by qualified audiologists, as authorized by state law. The amendments specify that qualified audiologists can furnish these services without physician referral or supervision. The payment amount for audiology services is set at 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or the fee schedule amount. Qualified audiologists are included as practitioners eligible for payment under Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). A rule of construction clarifies that the amendments do not expand the scope of audiology services or payments beyond what was allowed as of December 31, 2026. The amendments apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2027.

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Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025

Last updated: 4/9/2025 · Introduced: 4/9/2025

Author: Gus Bilirakis (R-FL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands Medicare coverage to include audiology services such as hearing and balance assessments, diagnostic, and treatment services provided by qualified audiologists.
The bill allows qualified audiologists to provide these services under Medicare without requiring a physician referral or supervision.
Medicare payments for audiology services will be set at 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or the fee schedule amount.

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