Covers Active Ear Implants Under Medicare
Official: Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act
This bill clarifies that implanted active middle ear hearing devices are considered prosthetics under Medicare, allowing for better coverage.
Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to specify that implanted active middle ear hearing devices are prosthetics (not hearing aids) and are covered under Medicare.
1. This bill ensures that implanted active middle ear hearing devices are recognized as prosthetics. 2. It requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to clarify coverage rules within 60 days of enactment. 3. The change allows patients to receive these devices without being subject to hearing aid exclusions. 4. This bill aims to improve access to advanced hearing solutions for individuals with hearing loss.
This bill affects individuals with hearing loss who may benefit from advanced hearing devices.