Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2026
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 5
- Latest action
- Jan 8, 2026
What it does
The Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2026 would expand Medicare Part B coverage to include genetic counseling services provided by licensed or certified genetic counselors, effective January 1, 2027. It defines covered genetic counseling services, establishes payment at 80% of the lesser of the actual charge or 85% of the physician fee schedule amount, prohibits balance billing for these services, and clarifies that other providers may still bill for such services if otherwise covered. The bill also allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to implement the changes via interim final rule with a comment period.
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.