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Expanding Medicare Coverage for Genetic Counseling Services

This bill aims to improve access to genetic counseling for Medicare beneficiaries. It ensures that services provided by genetic counselors will be covered by Medicare, potentially helping individuals understand inherited disease risks and make informed health decisions.
Key points
Medicare will cover genetic counseling services provided by licensed genetic counselors.
Payments for these services will be 85% of what Medicare would pay a physician for the same services.
These changes will take effect on January 1, 2022, allowing citizens to access these new benefits from that date.
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Print number: 117_S_1450
Sponsor: Sen. Barrasso, John [R-WY]
Process start date: 2021-04-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1450.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will cover genetic counseling services provided by licensed genetic counselors.
  • Payments for these services will be 85% of what Medicare would pay a physician for the same services.
  • These changes will take effect on January 1, 2022, allowing citizens to access these new benefits from that date.
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. Barrasso, John [R-WY].

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.

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