Congress 118 - HR 4917 - Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act

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Aging Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Health Health care costs and insurance Health care coverage and access Medical tests and diagnostic methods Medicare

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Expanding Seniors' Access to PFAS Testing Act

This bill provides for Medicare coverage of testing for perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) with no cost-sharing. (PFAS are man-made and may have adverse human health effects. A variety of products contain the compounds, such as nonstick cookware or weatherproof clothing.)

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Dec 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 28, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jul 26, 2023

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.
Jul 26, 2023

Introduced in House

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