S. 1996: Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-06-09 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Warren, Elizabeth [D-MA] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 11 |
| Latest action | 2025-06-09 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-17 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-06-09):
Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of certain audiology 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.
Cosponsors (11)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Rand Paul | R KY (original cosponsor) 2025-06-09 |
| Chuck Grassley | R IA (original cosponsor) 2025-06-09 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-06-09 |
| Peter Welch | D VT (original cosponsor) 2025-06-09 |
| Angus S. King, Jr. | I ME (original cosponsor) 2025-06-09 |
| Amy Klobuchar | D MN (original cosponsor) 2025-06-09 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-06-09 |
| Mark Kelly | D AZ 2025-10-27 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR 2025-11-18 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE 2025-12-01 |
| Lisa Murkowski | R AK 2026-06-16 |
Full text & official record
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 1996?
S. 1996 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 1996 are available on congress.gov.
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