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John Curtis (R-UT)

Ally’s Act

S. 3400 · Senate bill Health

A Republican bill with 15 Democratic cosponsors · See all 18 cosponsors

Last activity — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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

This bill, known as "Ally's Act," requires certain private health insurance plans to cover hearing devices and systems. It mandates coverage for items such as auditory implant devices, external sound processors, and associated maintenance or repairs. The legislation also includes coverage for medical assessments, surgeries, and postoperative visits. It sets specific requirements for financial and treatment limitations to ensure they are not more restrictive than other medical benefits. Additionally, the act prohibits denying coverage if a physician or audiologist deems the service medically necessary. These changes are set to take effect for plan years beginning on or after January 1, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 9

  • Scored +9

    Would people with disabilities be better off under this?

    The bill specifically enhances the quality of life and medical coverage for people with hearing impairments.

  • Scored +8

    Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?

    The bill expands the rights of people with hearing disabilities by requiring insurance coverage for essential auditory implants and related services.

  • Scored +7

    Does this make health care easier to get in general?

    The bill improves access to essential hearing services, including devices, surgeries, and postoperative care, through mandated insurance coverage.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.