Bills · HR 2757
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2757Health
Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025
INTRO APR 9· LAST ACTION APR 9
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LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it removes a significant hurdle for Medicare beneficiaries seeking hearing and balance care: the requirement to get a doctor's referral. Currently, this requirement can delay treatment, add unnecessary doctor visits and costs, and create barriers for seniors, especially those in rural areas or with limited mobility, to access specialized audiology care. By allowing direct access, the bill aims to make it easier, faster, and potentially more affordable for seniors to get the hearing and balance services they need.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better overall hearing health and quality of life for seniors by encouraging earlier diagnosis and treatment of hearing and balance problems. If it doesn't pass, Medicare beneficiaries will continue to face the current referral requirements, which some argue can limit access to care and complicate the process of addressing common age-related hearing and balance issues.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Medicare will directly cover audiology services provided by qualified audiologists.
This makes audiology services a standard covered benefit under Medicare Part B, rather than being incidental to a physician's service.
PROVISION 02
The bill removes the requirement for a physician referral or supervision for Medicare beneficiaries to receive audiology services.
This significantly improves access to care by allowing patients to go directly to an audiologist for hearing and balance issues.
PROVISION 03
Medicare will pay 80% of the approved amount for audiology services, with beneficiaries responsible for the remaining 20%.
This aligns payment for audiology services with the standard cost-sharing model for many other Medicare Part B outpatient services.
PROVISION 04
Qualified audiologists are included as practitioners whose services can be provided in Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers.
This expands access to audiology services in underserved rural and community settings.
PROVISION 05
The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.
This provides a clear timeframe for implementation and for beneficiaries and providers to adjust.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 38
R· Florida
YRS IN OFFICE
19
BILLS LED
35
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 84%
DEM 22 REP 16 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 9
Introduced in House
APR 9
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2757
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 9, 2025
Last actionApr 9, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 9, 2025
House BillHR 2757Health
Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025
INTRODUCED APR 9, 2025· LAST ACTION APR 9, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
38
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
