SB 419 - McCreery, Tracy
Modifies MO HealthNet coverage of hearing instruments
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
0358S.01I
Title
SB 419
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
Effective Date
August 28, 2025
Committee
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Families, Seniors and Health Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
SB 419 - Currently, reimbursable MO HealthNet services include hearing aids for eligible needy children, pregnant women, and blind persons. This act mandates MO HealthNet coverage of medically necessary cochlear implants and hearing instruments for all eligible participants.
This act is identical to provisions in the truly agreed to and finally passed SS#2/SB 79 (2025), HCS/SS/SB 7 (2025), SCS/HCS/HB 943 (2025), SCS/SB 317 (2025), SB 548 (2025), and HCS/HBs 2626 & 1918 (2024) and substantially similar to SB 1443 (2024).
SARAH HASKINS