S. 983: Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act
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 | 2025-03-12 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-03-12 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-02-19 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-03-12):
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.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-03-12 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 983 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 983?
S. 983 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Hearing Device Coverage Clarification Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 983 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).