Expanding Medicare Coverage for Genetic Counselor Services Starting 2024
This Act expands Medicare Part B coverage to include services provided directly by licensed genetic counselors. This change ensures that Medicare beneficiaries will have easier access to genetic counseling, which was previously only covered if furnished by a physician. The new coverage rules and payment structure will take effect on January 1, 2024, improving access to specialized health services.
Key points
Medicare Part B will cover services provided directly by licensed genetic counselors.
Payment for genetic counselors will be set at 85% of the physician fee schedule for the same services.
The law increases access to genetic counseling for seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries starting January 1, 2024.
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