US SB3116 | 2019-2020 | 116th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on December 19 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-12-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7211)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on December 19 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-12-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7211)
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Allows state Medicaid programs to cover whole genome sequencing services for certain individuals. Specifically, states may cover such services for individuals under the age of 21 (or a lower age, if the state chooses) and for former foster youth under the age of 26 who (1) have been referred or admitted to an intensive care unit or seen by a medical specialist for a suspected genetic or undiagnosed disease, or (2) are suspected by a medical specialist to have a neonatal- or pediatric-onset genetic disease. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services may award grants to assist states in developing plans to cover such services.
Title
Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey Act of 2019
Sponsors
| Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Doug Jones [D-AL] | Sen. Martha McSally [R-AZ] | Sen. Robert Menendez [D-NJ] |
| Sen. Tina Smith [D-MN] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-12-19 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7211) |
Same As/Similar To
HB4144 (Related) 2019-08-05 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HB4393 (Related) 2019-09-19 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
HB4393 (Related) 2019-09-19 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Subjects
Adoption and foster care
Cell biology and embryology
Child health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Genetics
Health
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Hospital care
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
State and local government operations
Cell biology and embryology
Child health
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Genetics
Health
Health care costs and insurance
Health care coverage and access
Health care quality
Health programs administration and funding
Health technology, devices, supplies
Hospital care
Medicaid
Medical tests and diagnostic methods
State and local government operations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/3116/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s3116/BILLS-116s3116is.pdf |
