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NJ SR66
Resolution
Status
Introduced
2/5/2026
Primary Sponsor
Shirley Turner
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AI Summary
- New Jersey Senate Resolution urging the U.S. Congress to expand Medicare coverage to include eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dentures, which are currently excluded from Medicare benefits
- Approximately 42% of elderly Medicare beneficiaries have moderate or profound hearing loss, with hearing aids costing hundreds to thousands of dollars per device
- Nearly 100% of people aged 55 and older experience presbyopia (age-related vision loss) requiring corrective eyeglasses
- Copies of the resolution would be sent to congressional leadership and all New Jersey members of Congress upon passage
- Sponsored by Senator Shirley K. Turner (District 15) and introduced on February 5, 2026
Legislative Description
Memorializes Congress to provide Medicare coverage for eyeglasses, hearing aids, and dentures.
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens
Last Action
Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens Committee
2/5/2026
Committee Referrals
Health, Human Services and Senior Citizens2/5/2026
Full Bill Text
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