House Bill 508
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 12, 2017
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Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
508
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
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Summary
Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act of 2017
This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to expand Medicare coverage to include eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care.
January 12, 2017
01/31/2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
01/12/2017
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
01/12/2017
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H396)
01/12/2017
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:24 PM