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Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act

USA119th CongressHR-5571| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, establishing no-cost coverage for PFAS testing under the Medicare program. It defines PFAS testing as a blood test ordered by a physician to determine the concentration of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in a patient's system. A significant provision ensures that, for services furnished on or after January 1, 2028, Medicare will cover 100 percent of the costs associated with these tests. This change eliminates beneficiary cost-sharing for PFAS testing, making it fully accessible to seniors.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4917
Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4917
    Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act


  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    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.

Health

Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act

USA119th CongressHR-5571| House 
| Updated: 9/26/2025
This bill proposes to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, establishing no-cost coverage for PFAS testing under the Medicare program. It defines PFAS testing as a blood test ordered by a physician to determine the concentration of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in a patient's system. A significant provision ensures that, for services furnished on or after January 1, 2028, Medicare will cover 100 percent of the costs associated with these tests. This change eliminates beneficiary cost-sharing for PFAS testing, making it fully accessible to seniors.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-4917
Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act
Sep 26, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 26, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-4917
    Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act


  • September 26, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 26, 2025
    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.
Debbie Dingell

Debbie Dingell

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (2)
Kristen McDonald Rivet (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted