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H.R. 4035

Access to Hearing Healthcare Act of 2014

Access to Hearing Healthcare Act of 2014 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to revise the definition of Medicare-covered audiology (hearing and balance assessment) services provided by a qualified and legally authorized audiologist to state that such services are covered without regard to any requirement that: (1) the individual receiving them be under the care of (or referred by) a physician or other health care practitioner, or (2) such services are provided under the supervision of a physician or other health practitioner.

Includes audiology services as medical services, as so redefined, under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance).

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7](D-WA)Sponsor
26 cosponsors21 D5 R
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  • Introduced in HouseFeb 11, 2014
  1. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E213)

  3. IntroReferralH11100

    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.

  4. IntroReferralH11100

    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.

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    Introduced in House

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    Introduced in House

Access to Hearing Healthcare Act of 2014 — Informed