Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025

# Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025 - Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would allow Medicare to cover the cost of hearing aids and hearing examinations for eligible beneficiaries. Currently, Medicare does not pay for hearing aids, forcing seniors and disabled individuals to purchase them out-of-pocket at significant cost. The bill would also require the Government Accountability Office (a congressional watchdog agency) to study existing programs that help people afford hearing aids and related services. **Who it affects:** The primary beneficiaries would be Medicare recipients—primarily seniors age 65 and older, as well as some younger disabled individuals covered by Medicare.

Hearing aid manufacturers and hearing care providers could also be affected by increased demand if the bill passes. Taxpayers would bear the cost through Medicare's budget. **Current status:** The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress by Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. Many bills introduced in committee never advance further in the legislative process.