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US HR6263
US HR6263To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive cost sharing under the Medicare program for certain visits relating to testing for COVID-19.
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Introduced
03/12/2020
03/12/2020
In Committee
03/19/2020
03/19/2020
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive cost sharing under the Medicare program for certain visits relating to testing for COVID-19. This bill requires Medicare to cover, without cost-sharing, visits to health care providers that relate to COVID-19 (i.e., coronavirus disease 2019) testing during the public health emergency declared on January 31, 2020.
AI Summary
This bill requires Medicare to cover, without any cost-sharing (such as deductibles or copayments), certain visits to healthcare providers that are related to COVID-19 testing during the ongoing public health emergency. Specifically, it applies to visits that result in an order for or administration of an approved COVID-19 diagnostic test, and covers these visits under various Medicare payment systems, including the outpatient prospective payment system and the physician fee schedule. The bill also directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a way to identify these COVID-19 testing-related visits on claims.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 03/19/2020)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/6263/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6263/BILLS-116hr6263ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr6263/BILLS-116hr6263ih.pdf.pdf |
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