H.R. 500 aims to amend the Social Security Act to allow Medicare to cover hearing aids and the necessary examinations starting January 1, 2026. Currently, hearing aids and related exams are excluded from Medicare coverage, and this bill seeks to remove that exclusion....
Simple Explanation
H.R. 500 is a plan to help people by letting Medicare pay for hearing aids and check-ups for ears, starting in 2026. It also wants to study how well people with hearing problems are being helped in America.