HR 5989 · 117th Congress · Health
Precision Medicine Answers for Kids Today Act
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Introduced2
Committee3
House Vote4
Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2021-11-17)
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Precision Medicine Answers for Kids Today Act This bill establishes programs and requires reporting relating to Medicaid coverage of genetic and genomic testing, particularly for children. Specifically, the bill establishes a demonstration program for up to 15 state Medicaid programs to cover genetic and genomic testing for certain individuals under the age of 21 (or a lower age, if the state chooses) and for former foster youth under the age of 26. Additionally, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must report on overall Medicaid coverage of such services and issue guidance for states on ways to increase coverage for children; the National Academy of Medicine must study the impact of this guidance as well as the general utility of genetic and genomic testing.…
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Cosponsors (6)
5 Democrats1 Republican