Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act

This bill adds free PFAS blood testing to Medicare Part B coverage for seniors. It requires Medicare to cover physician-ordered blood tests for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with no out-of-pocket costs starting January 1, 2024. The policy directly affects Medicare beneficiaries (primarily seniors) who receive a doctor's order for PFAS testing. Key provisions amend Medicare rules to include PFAS testing under preventive services with 100% coverage, defining it as a blood test to measure PFAS concentration. This change eliminates cost-sharing for eligible seniors seeking this specific type of screening.