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113th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 5853
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
December 11, 2014
Mr. Grayson introduced the following bill; which was 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
A BILL
To expand Medicare coverage to eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dental care.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the Seniors Have Eyes, Ears, and Teeth Act.
2.
Expansion of Medicare coverage
Section 1862(a) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)) is amended—
(1) in paragraph (7) by striking , eyeglasses through hearing aids or examinations therefor,; and
(2) in paragraph (12) by striking where such expenses are for services in connection with the care, treatment, filling, removal, or
replacement of teeth or structures directly supporting teeth, except that.