Access to Genetic Counselor Services Act of 2025

This bill would add genetic counseling services to the services covered under Medicare Part B, starting with services provided on or after January 1, 2027. To qualify, a genetic counselor must be licensed by their state, or, in states that do not license genetic counselors, be certified by the American Board of Genetic Counseling and meet other criteria set by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Medicare would pay 80 percent of the lower of the actual charge or 85 percent of the amount a physician would be paid for the same service. Physicians and other providers could still bill Medicare for genetic counseling services that are already covered.

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Sponsors

• Adrian Smith Republican sponsor
• 38 cosponsors