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S.2246: Allergy Testing Access Act of 2019
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced July 24, 2019
- Latest Major Action July 24, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
6 (4 Democrats, 2 Republicans)
Bill Versions
- Introduced in Senate - July 24, 2019
- Introduced in Senate - July 24, 2019
Bill Summary
Allergy Testing Access 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 |
|---|---|
| July 24, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| July 24, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) |