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HR 4187 117th Congress House

Medicare Vision Act of 2021

Official title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for certain vision items and services under part B of the Medicare program.

Introduced: July 30, 2021 Introduced by: Schrier, Kim Democratic · Washington See on congress.gov
This bill died when the 117th Congress ended
It never became law before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 25, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 25, 2021
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.
Jun 25, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 25, 2021

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medicare Vision Act of 2021

This bill expands Medicare coverage to include eyeglasses, contact lenses, and vision services, in accordance with specified limitations. Covered services include routine eye examinations and contact lens fittings.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4187: Medicare Vision Act of 2021. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4187/
MLA
"H.R. 4187: Medicare Vision Act of 2021." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4187/.
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H.R. 4187, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4187/.
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[H.R. 4187: Medicare Vision Act of 2021](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4187/)
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