House Bill 2144
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 23, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2144
Congress
117
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2021
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.
March 23, 2021
03/24/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/23/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
03/23/2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
03/23/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:48:04 PM