Hearing Health Accessibility Act of 2003

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Bill Number

HR 2821

Introduced

Jul 22, 2003

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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Topics

Health Hearing Medical fees Medicare Social Welfare

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Summary

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for direct access to qualified audiologists for Medicare beneficiaries and the inclusion of audiology services as a Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) covered medical service.

Actions

Aug 8, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 2003

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 22, 2003

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.
Jul 22, 2003

Introduced in House

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