The Honorable Matt Cartwright
2102 Rayburn House Office Building
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
Dear Representative Cartwright:
On behalf of the millions of members and supporters of the National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, I am writing to endorse your legislation, the HEAR Act of 2024 (H.R. 8064). It is our hope that Congress will take action on this important issue this year.
The “Help Extend Auditory Relief Act” is needed by the millions of Medicare beneficiaries who suffer from hearing loss and need aural rehabilitation services. Your policy includes support for Medicare coverage for hearing examinations and diagnoses, fittings and hearing aids. Hearing aids have been found to reduce the risk of cognitive decline among older adults at high risk of developing dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s.
Thank you for your leadership on this important issue. We look forward to continuing to work with you to secure enactment of the “HEAR Act,” which would improve the Medicare program for today’s seniors as well as future generations of beneficiaries.
Sincerely,
Max Richtman
President and CEO