HR 3876 United States House · 118th Congress

Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2023

This bill requires Medicare to cover genetic counseling services provided by licensed genetic counselors at 85% of the physician payment rate. It defines "genetic counselor" as a state-licensed professional (or meeting federal criteria in non-licensing states) and mandates a new billing modifier for these services starting January 1, 2024. Medicare beneficiaries seeking genetic counseling would gain expanded access to these services under this coverage. The policy change applies to services furnished on or after the effective date, with implementation via interim rule.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 6, 2023 Last action Dec 17, 2024
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Dec 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Jun 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Jun 6, 2023
Committee
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.
lower
Jun 6, 2023
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1 primary · 58 co-sponsors

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Photo of Adrian Smith
Adrian Smith
RRepublican
NE
3
Co
Photo of Angie Craig
Angie Craig
DDemocratic
MN
2
Co
Photo of Ann M. Kuster
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
NH
2
Co
Photo of Anthony D’Esposito
Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
NY
4
Co
Photo of August Pfluger
August Pfluger
RRepublican
TX
11
Co
Photo of Brian Higgins
Brian Higgins
DDemocratic
NY
26
Co
Photo of Brian K. Fitzpatrick
Brian K. Fitzpatrick
RRepublican
PA
1
Co
Photo of C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger
C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger
DDemocratic
MD
2
Co
Photo of Chellie Pingree
Chellie Pingree
DDemocratic
ME
1
Co
Photo of Chris Pappas
Chris Pappas
DDemocratic
NH
1
Co
Photo of Chrissy Houlahan
Chrissy Houlahan
DDemocratic
PA
6