S 1450
117th Congress
Senate
Health
Genetics
Health care coverage and access
Health programs administration and funding
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
Medicare
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
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.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Committees of jurisdiction
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