H.R. 4035 · 113th Congress
Access to Hearing Healthcare Act of 2014
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Jim McDermott
- Introduced
- 2014-02-11
- Latest action
- 2014-02-14 · Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
Summary
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).