SENATE 1450117th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021
- Last Action
- 4/29/2021
Actions
- 2021-04-29Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2021-04-29Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2021-04-29 (00)
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021
This bill provides for coverage under Medicare of genetic counseling services that are furnished by genetic counselors. Covered services include those services, as well as incidental services and supplies, that would otherwise be covered under Medicare if provided by a physician.
Cosponsors (6)
- Jon Tester (D-MT)
- Shelley Capito (R-WV)
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
- Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)
- Tina Smith (D-MN)
Subjects
- Genetics
- Health care coverage and access
- Health programs administration and funding
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Medicare
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