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H.R.2009: Removing Barriers to Allergy Diagnostic Testing Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced April 1, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 2, 2019
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
19 (16 Democrats, 3 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - April 1, 2019
Bill Summary
Removing Barriers to Allergy Diagnostic Testing Act of 2019 This bill requires equal coverage of two types of allergy tests under Medicaid and Medicare. Specifically, in vitro specific IgE tests (blood tests) and percutaneous tests (skin tests) must be treated equally with respect to (1) medical necessity or other coverage requirements, (2) frequency limits, and (3) allergen unit limits.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 2, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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April 1, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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April 1, 2019 |
Referred to the.
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April 1, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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April 1, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.) |