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- H.R.4114
H.R.4114: Allergy Testing Access Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 24, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 25, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
27 (21 Democrats, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 24, 2021
Bill Summary
Allergy Testing Access Act of 2021 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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| June 25, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 24, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 24, 2021 |
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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| June 24, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Yvette D. Clarke (D-N.Y.) |