Allergy Testing Access Act of 2021
Latest action (24 Jun 2021): Introduced
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Official 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.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 4114 do?
- 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.
- Has H.R. 4114 become law?
- Not yet. As of 24 Jun 2021, H.R. 4114 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 4114?
- H.R. 4114 was sponsored by Rep. Yvette Clarke [D-NY9] (Democrat-NY), with 27 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 4114?
- Introduced (24 Jun 2021).
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