Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2023
- Introduced Jul 13
- Committee Jul 13
- Passed Senate Next
- Passed House Not yet
- To President Not yet
- Law Not yet
Where it stands
In committee, Jul 13, 2023Next: Senate vote
1203d ago Jul 13, 2023: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Summary
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2023
Full summary1 paragraphs
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.
Library of Congress summary, Jul 13, 2023
Summary versions
- Introduced in SenateJul 13, 2023
Actions
- SenateIntroduced in SenateJul 13, 2023
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Jul 13, 2023
Bill record
Text versions1
- Introduced in SenateJul 13, 2023PDF: Introduced in Senate
Committees1
- Senate Finance CommitteeReferred To Jul 13, 2023
Sponsor and cosponsors8 cosponsors
- Sen. John Barrasso (R-WY)Sponsor, Jul 13, 2023
- Jon Tester (D-MT)OriginalJoined Jul 13, 2023
- Marsha Blackburn (R-TN)OriginalJoined Jul 13, 2023
- Tina Smith (D-MN)Joined Sep 5, 2023
- Amy Klobuchar (D-MN)Joined Oct 4, 2023
- Jacklyn Rosen (D-NV)Joined Oct 31, 2023
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)Joined Dec 12, 2023
- Peter Welch (D-VT)Joined Dec 12, 2023
- Shelley Capito (R-WV)Joined Apr 9, 2024
Amendments0
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Cost estimates and reports0
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Titles2
Short titles
- Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2023Short Title(s) as Introduced
Official titles
- A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for expanded coverage of services furnished by genetic counselors under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.Official Title as Introduced
Subjects6
Policy area
Legislative subjects
GeneticsHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingMedical tests and diagnostic methodsMedicare
Related bills1
- H.R. 3876 118th, Identical bill Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2023
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