; and (C) for the eighth year following the year specified in subparagraph (A) and each subsequent year, 80 percent. (3) Secretarial authority (A) Authority to apply limitations The Secretary may apply reasonable limitations on the extent to which audiology services and hearing services are covered under this part, including through application of a prior authorization requirement. (B) Authority to modify coverage Notwithstanding any other provision of this title, if the Secretary determines appropriate, the Secretary may modify the coverage under this part of audiology services and hearing services to the extent that such modification is consistent with the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. . (c) Payment under the physician fee schedule Section 1848(j)(3) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395w–4(j)(3) ), as amended by section 2(d), is further amended by inserting (2)(JJ), before (3) . (d) Hearing aids (1) Repeal of ground for exclusion Section 1862(a)(7) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395y(a)(7) ), as amended by section 3(g), is further amended by striking , hearing aids or examinations therefor, . (2) Definition of durable medical equipment to include hearing aids Section 1861(n) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(n) ), as amended by section 3, is further amended by inserting hearing aids, before and eyeglass lenses . (3) Special payment rules for hearing aids Section 1834(a) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(a) ), as amended by sections 2 and 3, is further amended by adding at the end the following new paragraph: (26) Payment and limits for hearing aids (A) In general The payment amount under this part for hearing aids shall be, subject to subparagraph (C), the applicable percent (specified in subparagraph (B)) of the amount otherwise payable for hearing aids under this section. (B) Applicable percent For purposes of subparagraph (A), the applicable percent specified in this subparagraph is— (i) for the first year beginning at least 6