arrow_back Back to App

Pharmacist Services in Medicare: Expanding Access to Healthcare.

This bill aims to expand the Medicare program to include services provided by pharmacists. This will make it easier for residents in areas with medical staff shortages to access basic healthcare, potentially improving their health and well-being.
Key points
Medicare will cover selected services provided by pharmacists, similar to those typically performed by a physician.
Pharmacist services will be available in areas lacking doctors or other medical specialists.
The changes will take effect from January 1, 2022, with pharmacists receiving specific billing codes.
article Official text account_balance Process page
Expired
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_1362
Sponsor: Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA]
Process start date: 2021-04-26
Lustra uses Artificial Intelligence. Verify details in source documents.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1362.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will cover selected services provided by pharmacists, similar to those typically performed by a physician.
  • Pharmacist services will be available in areas lacking doctors or other medical specialists.
  • The changes will take effect from January 1, 2022, with pharmacists receiving specific billing codes.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

CATEGORIES

Health Benefits