What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 939.
Medicare Expansion: Dental, Hearing, and Vision Coverage
This act expands the Medicare program to include dental, hearing, and vision care services. This means that seniors and individuals with disabilities covered by Medicare will have access to a broader range of health benefits, potentially significantly reducing their out-of-pocket expenses for these services. The changes will be implemented gradually starting in 2026.
Key points
Medicare will begin covering essential dental services, including oral exams, cleanings, X-rays, fillings, crowns, bridges, and dentures, with various effective dates starting in 2026.
The program will cover hearing exams, hearing aids (once every 5 years for moderately severe to profound hearing loss), and related fitting services, starting in 2027.
Medicare will finance routine eye examinations (once every 2 years) and eyeglasses (once every 2 years), also beginning in 2027.
The impact on monthly Medicare Part B premiums will be phased in from 2026 through 2030 to prevent sudden cost increases for beneficiaries.
Status:
Introduced
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