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.
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.
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.
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.
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.