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HR 2342 99th Congress House

Medicare Vision Reform Act of 1985

Official title: A bill to amend part B of title XVIII of the Social Security Act with respect to vision care under the medicare program, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 4, 1985 See on congress.gov
Social Welfare HealthMedical personnelMedicareOptometryVision disorders
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It never became law before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 7 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Aug 1, 1985
For Further Action See H.R.3101.
Jul 17, 1985
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 9, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.
May 7, 1985
Referred to Subcommittee on Health.
May 2, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 2, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
May 2, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Latest action August 1, 1985

For Further Action See H.R.3101.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medicare Vision Reform Act of 1985 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for all services provided by a doctor of optometry. (Current law permits coverage for optometric services only if related to the condition of aphakia). Requires payment for optometric services to be made on the basis of an assignment.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 3101 Related bill Medicare and Medicaid Budget Reconciliation Amendments of 1985
 Committees of jurisdiction 4
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Democratic 3
D
Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jul 31, 1985
 D
Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Jul 17, 1985
TAUZIN, W.
· Jun 20, 1985
FROST, MARTIN
· Jun 4, 1985
 D
Markey, Edward J.
Massachusetts · Jun 4, 1985
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2342: Medicare Vision Reform Act of 1985. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-2342/
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"H.R. 2342: Medicare Vision Reform Act of 1985." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-2342/.
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H.R. 2342, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HR-2342/.
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