Veterans Hearing Health Expansion Act
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- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
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- Became Law
Overview
This bill expands access to hearing healthcare services for veterans by including licensed hearing aid specialists within the Department of Veterans Affairs’ Veterans Community Care Program. Currently, this program primarily covers services from audiologists and physicians. The bill amends existing law to allow veterans to receive hearing aid services from qualified hearing aid specialists who are licensed to practice in their state. This aims to increase the availability of hearing care options for veterans.
Key provisions
- Includes licensed hearing aid specialists in the Veterans Community Care Program.
- Expands the definition of eligible providers within the program.
- Allows veterans to receive hearing aid services from specialists licensed in their state.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Department of Veterans Affairs
- Hearing Aid Specialists
Notable changes
- Broadens the scope of the Veterans Community Care Program to include hearing aid specialists.
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