Allergy Testing Access Act of 2019
Latest action (24 Jul 2019): Introduced
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Official 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.
Common questions
- What does S. 2246 do?
- 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.
- Has S. 2246 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Jul 2019, S. 2246 is introduced.
- Who sponsored S. 2246?
- S. 2246 was sponsored by Sen. Jerry Moran [R-KS] (Republican-KS), with 6 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 2246?
- Introduced (24 Jul 2019).
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