H.R. 1587 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021
H.R. 1587 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 3, 2021, sponsored by Tom Rice with 54 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 3, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 54
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021 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: 27 Democrats, 27 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 3, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 4, 2021)
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