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Access to Genetic Counseling: Medicare to Cover Genetic Counselor Services

This bill aims to expand Medicare coverage to include genetic counseling services provided by qualified genetic counselors. This means that seniors and individuals with disabilities covered by Medicare will have easier access to important information about their genetic health, potentially aiding in early detection and management of hereditary conditions.
Key points
Medicare will cover genetic counseling services provided by genetic counselors starting January 1, 2024.
Genetic counselors must be state-licensed or meet federal criteria if their state does not require a license.
Payment for genetic counselor services will be 85% of the physician fee schedule for the same services.
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Additional Information
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2023
Print number: HR 3876
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3]
Process start date: 2023-06-06