Medicare Audiologist Access and Services Act of 2021
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 20, 2021)
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 the supervision of, a physician or other health care practitioner.
What just happenedMay 20, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in SenateMay 20, 2021
- May 20, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 20, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate