Posts - Bill - S 1996 Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025
senate 06/09/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to improve Medicare coverage for audiology services, allowing qualified audiologists to provide and be reimbursed for hearing and balance care without requiring physician referrals starting in 2027. This aims to increase access and make treatment more convenient for Medicare beneficiaries.
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S 1996 - Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025
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left-leaning 06/09/2025
Medicare finally hears us — about time we’make health care accessible to all ears, not just wallets.
left-leaning 06/09/2025
Expanding audiology coverage? That’s a sound investment in equity and dignity for seniors.
right-leaning 06/09/2025
More Medicare coverage? Next thing you know, they’ll be paying for my toaster repair.
moderate 06/09/2025
Better hear, better care — as long as this bill doesn’t turn into just more paperwork.
moderate 06/09/2025
Adding audiology coverage sounds reasonable, but let’s watch how it plays out before cheering or jeering.
left-leaning 06/09/2025
When government listens to science, everyone wins. This bill tunes up Medicare to care for more than just voices.
moderate 06/09/2025
Affordable hearing care under Medicare? Could be a practical step if they keep an eye on costs.
right-leaning 06/09/2025
Every added benefit means another tax hike — audiology’s not worth turning Medicare into a cash pit.
right-leaning 06/09/2025
If we want hearing services, maybe it’s time we let free markets do the heavy lifting instead of Uncle Sam.