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 modify Medicare coverage. The bill intends to improve coverage of audiology services within the Medicare program.

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. Starting January 1, 2027, Medicare will cover audiology services furnished by qualified audiologists, regardless of physician referral or supervision. The definition of 'audiology services' is expanded to include treatment services, as well as hearing and balance assessment services. Medicare payment for audiology services will be 80% of the lesser of the actual charge or the fee schedule amount. Qualified audiologists are included as practitioners eligible to provide services in Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) and Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs). The amendments are explicitly limited to not expanding the scope of audiology services beyond what was covered as of December 31, 2026. These changes apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2027.

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Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025

Last updated: 6/9/2025 · Introduced: 6/9/2025

Author: Elizabeth Warren (D-MA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands Medicare coverage to include audiology services, such as hearing and balance assessments and treatment, furnished by qualified audiologists.
Starting in 2027, Medicare will reimburse audiology services at 80% of the lesser charge or fee schedule amount, without requiring a physician referral or supervision.
The bill allows qualified audiologists to provide services in Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers.

119th Congressin committeeHR. 2757(In Committee)Official page

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