HB 1465 (2018): relative to coverage for hearing aids under Medicare supplemental insurance.

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HB 1465 (2018)

relative to coverage for hearing aids under Medicare supplemental insurance.

  • Status: Referred for interim study
  • Term: 2017-2018
  • House committee: Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • Subject: Insurance

The Story

It was introduced on January 3, 2018 and referred to the House Commerce and Consumer Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on January 18, 2018. The committee held a work session on February 21, 2018. The committee met in executive session on February 21, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee voted unanimously, 19–0, to recommend that the House study it after the session ends, and the report was placed on the consent calendar. On March 6, 2018 the House voted to study it after the session ends on a voice vote. The committee held a work session on September 18, 2018. The committee met in executive session on October 2, 2018 to vote on its recommendation. The committee reported back on its interim study of the bill: “Not Recommended for Future Legislation”, by a vote of 15 to 2.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • January 18, 2018, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 21, 2018: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • February 21, 2018, 10:00 AM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB 302
  • September 18, 2018, 1:00 PM: subcommittee work session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB304
  • October 2, 2018, 1:30 PM: executive session, House Commerce and Consumer Affairs, LOB302

Votes

  • March 6, 2018, House: Refer for Interim Study — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 3, 2018: Introduced 01/03/2018 and referred to Commerce and Consumer Affairs
  • January 18, 2018: Public Hearing: 01/18/2018 09:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 21, 2018: Subcommittee Work Session: 02/21/2018 10:00 AM LOB 302
  • February 21, 2018: Executive Session: 02/21/2018 LOB 302
  • March 6, 2018: Committee Report: Refer for Interim Study for 03/06/2018 (Vote 19-0; CC)
  • March 6, 2018: Refer for Interim Study: MA VV 03/06/2018
  • September 18, 2018: Interim Study Subcommittee Work Session: 09/18/2018 01:00 PM LOB304
  • October 2, 2018: Executive Session: 10/02/2018 01:30 PM LOB302
  • October 29, 2018: Interim Study Report: Not Recommended for Future Legislation (Vote 15-2)

Laws It Would Change

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