119th Congress · introduced in the House · Mar 11, 2025
Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025
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Latest action (Mar 11, 2025): 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.
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Congressional Research Service summary, version: Introduced in House (Mar 11, 2025)
Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of dental, vision, and hearing care. Coverage includes (1) routine dental cleanings and exams, basic and major dental services, emergency dental care, and dentures; (2) routine eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses; and (3) routine hearing exams, hearing aids, and exams for hearing aids. With respect to such care, the bill establishes special payment rules, limitations, and coinsurance requirements.
Includes amendment, cloture, and procedural votes. Each is labeled with its exact question; only a passage question is a vote to pass the bill.
No recorded roll calls on this bill in coverage.
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.
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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$3,010,000
Spent on own lobbying
…ty requirements H.R. 1924 - Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Medicare site-neutral payments for LTC hospitals H.R. 2045 - Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medicare dental, vision, and hearing coverage H.R. 2263 - Telehealth Coverage Act -…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
DELTA DENTAL PLANS ASSOCIATION · lobbying firm or registrant: DELTA DENTAL PLANS ASSOCIATION
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 20, 2026 · issue area: Health Issues
$60,000
Spent on own lobbying
…088: Ensuring Kids Have Access to Medically Necessary Dental Care Act; H.R. 3277/S. 1677: Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act; H.R. 3069/S. 1506: Medicare for All Act; H.R. 2045/S. 939: Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Expansion Act of 2025; H.R. 2041: Hidden Fee Disclosure Act of 2025; H.R. 1768: Lower Costs for Everyday Americans…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 19, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$190,000
Spent on own lobbying
…e in hospitals, and to the Social Security Trust Funds. Medicare Dental, Hearing and Vision Coverage. Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 (H.R. 2045): Proposal to add dental, vision and hearing benefits to Medicare. Medicare Hearing Coverage: The Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025 (H.R. 500): Proposa…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE · lobbying firm or registrant: TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE
2026 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2026 – Sep 30, 2026) · posted Oct 14, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$5,000
Spent on own lobbying
S.939 Medicare, Dental, Vision and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 H.R. 2045 Medicare Dental Vision and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 H.R. 500 Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025 H.R. 3079 Medicare Empowerment Act H.R. 6218 Extend A…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$3,010,000
Spent on own lobbying
…pitals payments H.R. 1924 - Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Medicare site-neutral payments for LTC hospitals H.R. 2045 - Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medicare dental, vision, and hearing coverage H.R. 2263 - Telehealth Coverage Act -…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$210,000
Spent on own lobbying
…e in hospitals, and to the Social Security Trust Funds. Medicare Dental, Hearing and Vision Coverage. Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 (H.R. 2045): Proposal to add dental, vision and hearing benefits to Medicare. Medicare Hearing Coverage: The Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025 (H.R. 500): Proposa…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE · lobbying firm or registrant: TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE
2026 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2026 – Jun 30, 2026) · posted Jul 2, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$5,000
Spent on own lobbying
S.939 Medicare, Dental, Vision and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 H.R. 2045 Medicare Dental Vision and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 H.R. 500 Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025 H.R. 3079 Medicare Empowerment Act H.R. 6218 Extend A…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$5,320,000
Spent on own lobbying
…pitals payments H.R. 1924 - Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Medicare site-neutral payments for LTC hospitals H.R. 2045 - Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medicare dental, vision, and hearing coverage H.R. 2263 - Telehealth Coverage Act -…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$190,000
Spent on own lobbying
…e in hospitals, and to the Social Security Trust Funds. Medicare Dental, Hearing and Vision Coverage. Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 (H.R. 2045): Proposal to add dental, vision and hearing benefits to Medicare. Medicare Hearing Coverage: The Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025 (H.R. 500): Proposa…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE · lobbying firm or registrant: TREA SENIOR CITIZENS LEAGUE
2026 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2026 – Mar 31, 2026) · posted Apr 9, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$5,000
Spent on own lobbying
S.939 Medicare, Dental, Vision and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 H.R. 2045 Medicare Dental Vision and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 H.R. 500 Medicare Hearing Aid Coverage Act of 2025 H.R. 3079 Medicare Empowerment Act H.R. 6218 Extend A…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 21, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$4,120,000
Spent on own lobbying
…pitals payments H.R. 1924 - Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Medicare site-neutral payments for LTC hospitals H.R. 2045 - Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medicare dental, vision, and hearing coverage H.R. 2263 - Telehealth Coverage Act -…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
2025 Q4 report (Oct 1, 2025 – Dec 31, 2025) · posted Jan 20, 2026 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$190,000
Spent on own lobbying
…e in hospitals, and to the Social Security Trust Funds. Medicare Dental, Hearing and Vision Coverage. Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 (H.R. 2045): Proposal to add dental, vision and hearing benefits to Medicare. Medicare call center (No bill): Proposal to address the poor working conditions of the call…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$4,230,000
Spent on own lobbying
…pitals payments H.R. 1924 - Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Medicare site-neutral payments for LTC hospitals H.R. 2045 - Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medicare dental, vision, and hearing coverage H.R. 2263 - Telehealth Coverage Act -…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 20, 2025 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$210,000
Spent on own lobbying
…e in hospitals, and to the Social Security Trust Funds. Medicare Dental, Hearing and Vision Coverage. Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 (H.R. 2045): Proposal to add dental, vision and hearing benefits to Medicare. Medicare call center (No bill): Proposal to address the poor working conditions of the call…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PATIENT ACCESS NETWORK FOUNDATION · lobbying firm or registrant: VENABLE LLP
2025 Q3 report (Jul 1, 2025 – Sep 30, 2025) · posted Oct 7, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…e telehealth flexibilities; Extend federal flexibilities for teleprescribing of controlled substances; Establish Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing benefits (H.R. 2045, S. 939, S. 2084, H.R. 1397, S. 1164); Preserve the six protected classes in Medicare Part D; Medicare coverage of anti-obesity medications (S. 1973, H.R. 4818…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 22, 2025 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$4,050,000
Spent on own lobbying
…pitals payments H.R. 1924 - Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Medicare site-neutral payments for LTC hospitals H.R. 2045 - Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medicare dental, vision, and hearing coverage H.R. 2263 - Telehealth Coverage Act -…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 17, 2025 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$200,000
Spent on own lobbying
…covers inpatient care in hospitals, and to the Social Security Trust Funds. Medicare Dental Coverage. Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 (H.R. 2045): Proposal to add dental, vision and hearing benefits to Medicare. Medicare call center (No bill): Proposal to address the poor working conditions of the call…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PATIENT ACCESS NETWORK FOUNDATION · lobbying firm or registrant: VENABLE LLP
2025 Q2 report (Apr 1, 2025 – Jun 30, 2025) · posted Jul 3, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…e telehealth flexibilities; Extend federal flexibilities for teleprescribing of controlled substances; Establish Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing benefits (H.R. 2045, S. 939, S. 2084) Provide pre-deductible Telehealth services in high-deductible health plans (H.R. 1650/S. 763) Preserve the six protected classes in Medicare…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS INC (AHIP) · lobbying firm or registrant: AMERICA'S HEALTH INSURANCE PLANS, INC. (AHIP)
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 22, 2025 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$4,830,000
Spent on own lobbying
…pitals payments H.R. 1924 - Securing Access to Care for Seniors in Critical Condition Act - Rep. Hern, Kevin - Medicare site-neutral payments for LTC hospitals H.R. 2045 - Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act - Rep. Doggett, Lloyd - Medicare dental, vision, and hearing coverage H.R. 2263 - Telehealth Coverage Act -…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
MOVEON.ORG CIVIC ACTION · lobbying firm or registrant: PORT SIDE STRATEGIES, LLC
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 19, 2025 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
Medicare for All - in support. S.939 - Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Expansion Act of 2025 - in support. H.R. 2045 - Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 - in support. Issues related to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. Issues related to Me…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
CENTER FOR HEALTH AND DEMOCRACY · lobbying firm or registrant: PORT SIDE STRATEGIES, LLC
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 19, 2025 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
S.939 - Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Expansion Act of 2025 - in support. H.R. 2045 - Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 - in support. Medicare for All - in support. Issues related to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
SOCIAL SECURITY WORKS · lobbying firm or registrant: PORT SIDE STRATEGIES, LLC
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 19, 2025 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$20,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…ices. Issues related to Medicare Advantage. Medicare for All Act - in support. S.939 - Medicare Dental, Hearing, and Vision Expansion Act of 2025 - in support. H.R. 2045 - Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 - in support. Save Medicare Act - in support.
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE · lobbying firm or registrant: NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 17, 2025 · issue area: Medicare/Medicaid
$220,000
Spent on own lobbying
…pital Insurance) Trust Fund and the Trust Funds for Parts B and D coverage. Medicare Dental Coverage. Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing Benefit Act of 2025 (H.R. 2045 ): Proposal to add dental, vision and hearing benefits to Medicare. Medicare Hearing Coverage. The Help Extend Auditory Relief Act (No bill): Proposal to expan…
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number and the title cited with it match Congress.gov records, and the bill predates the report. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing
PATIENT ACCESS NETWORK FOUNDATION · lobbying firm or registrant: VENABLE LLP
2025 Q1 report (Jan 1, 2025 – Mar 31, 2025) · posted Apr 7, 2025 · issue area: Health Issues
$40,000
Paid to lobbying firm
…e telehealth flexibilities; Extend federal flexibilities for teleprescribing of controlled substances; Establish Medicare Dental, Vision, and Hearing benefits (H.R. 2045, S. 939) Provide pre-deductible Telehealth services in high-deductible health plans (H.R. 1650/S. 763) Preserve the six protected classes in Medicare Part D
Congress inferred from the report year; bill number matches Congress.gov records and the bill predates the report; no title was cited with it. The amount is lobbying spending for every issue on this report, not this bill alone, and none of it is paid to any member of Congress. View filing