Handicapped Independence Assistance Act of 1985
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Handicapped Independence Assistance Act of 1985 - Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to treat sensory and communication aids, including training in the use of such aids, as medical and other health services. Requires such items and services to be designed to substantially reduce handicaps to employment and education caused by blindness, deafness, a severe hearing or visual impairment, or the inability to communicate vocally. Limits expenses that may be incurred under this Act for such items and services.
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