HR 6263
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to waive cost sharing under the Medicare program for certain visits relating to testing for COVID-19.
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Bill overview
This bill amends the Medicare program to eliminate cost-sharing for certain healthcare visits related to COVID-19 testing during the public health emergency. It ensures that Medicare will cover these visits at 100% of the usual payment amount, waiving deductibles and co-payments. The bill defines specific COVID-19 testing-related services and clarifies which payment provisions apply to these services, allowing healthcare providers to identify them on claims.
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John P. Sarbanes
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