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Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1450| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2021
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (6)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Mar 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2144
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • March 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2144
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2144: Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021
GeneticsHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare

Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1450| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2021
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.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Mar 24, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-2144
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 29, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • March 24, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-2144
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 29, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
John Barrasso

John Barrasso

Republican Senator

Wyoming

Cosponsors (6)
Marsha Blackburn (Republican)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Jon Tester (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Shelley Moore Capito (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2144: Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
GeneticsHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare