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To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide equal coverage of in vitro specific IgE tests and percutaneous tests for allergies under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5541| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2018
Fred Upton

Fred Upton

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (12)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)John K. Delaney (Democratic)Bill Johnson (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Removing Barriers to Allergy Diagnostic Testing Act of 2018 This bill provides for equal coverage of specified types of allergy diagnostic testing services under both Medicaid and Medicare.
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Timeline
Apr 17, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 23, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 17, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • April 17, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • April 23, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

AllergiesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare

To amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide equal coverage of in vitro specific IgE tests and percutaneous tests for allergies under the Medicare and Medicaid programs, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-5541| House 
| Updated: 4/23/2018
Removing Barriers to Allergy Diagnostic Testing Act of 2018 This bill provides for equal coverage of specified types of allergy diagnostic testing services under both Medicaid and Medicare.
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Timeline
Apr 17, 2018
Introduced in House
Apr 17, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 23, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 17, 2018
    Introduced in House
  • April 17, 2018
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • April 23, 2018
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Fred Upton

Fred Upton

Republican Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (12)
Mark Meadows (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Eliot L. Engel (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)James A. Himes (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)John K. Delaney (Democratic)Bill Johnson (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
AllergiesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare