This bill would require coverage of annual glaucoma screenings for certain individuals. It was introduced in the House and is sponsored by Representative Frederica Wilson with many cosponsors. The bill has been referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce and also to the Committees on Ways and Means and Oversight and Government Reform for parts that fall under their jurisdictions. No publicly available information describes which people would be covered, which types of health plans must provide coverage, or other details.
If the bill becomes law, it would require annual glaucoma screening coverage for the specific people identified in the law. The text and metadata provided do not say who those people are or which health plans must cover the screenings. No publicly available information explains how eligibility would be determined or how the screenings would be delivered.
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