Contact Congress about H.R. 5571: Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act

People on Medicare could get doctor-ordered PFAS blood tests without paying out of pocket. Medicare would pay the full approved cost for tests done on or after January 1, 2028.

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Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: 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.

Latest action on H.R. 5571: 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people on Medicare who want to check for PFAS exposure. That includes many older adults and some younger people with disabilities. It also affects doctors who order these tests and labs or providers that get paid by Medicare for them.

Why this matters: PFAS exposure can worry patients, but testing may cost money today. This bill would remove that cost barrier for people on Medicare who get a doctor-ordered blood test. It could make testing easier to get. The bill does not decide what happens after testing or how often Medicare will cover it.

Key provisions in H.R. 5571

• Medicare law would define PFAS testing as a doctor-ordered blood test. The test would measure perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances in the blood.
• PFAS testing would be added to Medicare's list of preventive services. These are health checks meant to find risks early.
• Medicare Part B would cover PFAS tests done on or after January 1, 2028. Medicare would pay the full approved cost, and patients would pay nothing out of pocket.
• Medicare would use its current payment schedule for screening and preventive services to set the payment amount.
• The bill would change sections 1861 and 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act. Those parts of federal law define Medicare services and payment rules.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 5571

What is H.R. 5571?

People on Medicare could get doctor-ordered PFAS blood tests without paying out of pocket. Medicare would pay the full approved cost for tests done on or after January 1, 2028.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 5571?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 5571?

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