HR 5989 · 117th Congress · Health

Precision Medicine Answers for Kids Today Act

Introduced 2021-11-16· Sponsored by Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2021-11-17)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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