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 (B), 80 percent of the amount otherwise payable for hearing aids under this section. (B) Limitations and Secretarial authority (i) In general Payment may be made under this part for an individual for not more than one hearing aid per ear during a 48-month period. (ii) Secretarial authority (I) Authority to apply additional limitations The Secretary may apply additional limitations on the extent to which hearing aids are covered under this part, including through application of a prior authorization requirement and through application of criteria for a minimum level of hearing loss for coverage of an initial or replacement hearing aid. (II) 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 hearing aids to the extent that such modification is consistent with the recommendations of the United States Preventive Services Task Force. (iii) Authority to waive frequency limitations Notwithstanding clause (i), the Secretary may waive any frequency limitation under such clause for an individual (or category of individuals) if determined appropriate by the Secretary. . (e) Effective date The amendments made by this section shall apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2024. 5.