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Lloyd Doggett (D-TX)

Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025

H.R. 2045 · House bill Health

A Democratic bill with 132 Democratic cosponsors · See all 132 cosponsors

Last activity — 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.

In committee

Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.

The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 seeks to amend the Social Security Act to include coverage for dental, vision, and hearing care under Medicare. The bill establishes specific payment rates and coverage rules for dental and oral health services, including preventative, basic, and major services. It also extends coverage to vision services, such as eye exams, eyeglass lenses, frames, and contact lenses, as well as low vision devices. Additionally, the legislation includes provisions for hearing services, including routine exams and hearing aids. Various frequency limitations and secretarial authorities regarding coverage modifications are established for these services. These changes are intended to take effect on January 1, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 8

  • Scored +9

    Would people over 65 be better off under this?

    This bill provides substantial new healthcare benefits specifically for the Medicare-eligible senior population.

  • Scored +9

    Would retired people be better off under this?

    Retirees on Medicare benefit significantly from the new dental, vision, and hearing coverage.

  • Scored +8

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    It significantly expands access to essential dental, vision, and hearing services for Medicare beneficiaries.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.