Hearing Health Accessibility Act of 2005

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Bill Number

S 277

Introduced

Feb 3, 2005

Latest Action

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8294-8295)

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Cosponsors

Topics

Health Hearing disorders Medical fees Medicare Physicians Social Welfare

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Summary

Hearing Health Accessibility Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for direct access to qualified audiologists for Medicare beneficiaries and the coverage of audiology services as a Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) medical service.

Actions

Jul 14, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8294-8295)
Feb 3, 2005

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 3, 2005

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S982)
Feb 3, 2005

Introduced in Senate

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