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Adds audiology services to Medicare coverage and lets qualified audiologists furnish certain diagnostic and treatment services that would otherwise be covered only if provided by a physician. Qualified audiologists may provide these services without a physician referral or supervision. The change takes effect for services furnished on or after January 1, 2027, and does not increase Medicare payment amounts beyond what was payable as of December 31, 2026.
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced April 9, 2025 by Gus Bilirakis · Last progress April 9, 2025