H.R. 4056 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019
H.R. 4056 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jul 25, 2019, sponsored by Tom Rice with 65 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jul 25, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 65
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2019 This bill provides for Medicare coverage of certain audiologist services. Specifically, the bill expands coverage to include diagnostic and treatment services that are furnished by audiologists and that would otherwise be covered if provided by a physician, including incidental services, regardless of whether such services are provided pursuant to a referral from, or under t…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Tom Rice (R-SC). Co-sponsors: 42 Democrats, 23 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJul 25, 2019
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jul 26, 2019)
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Committees
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