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.
Summary
The bill amends the Social Security Act so that Medicare Part B will pay for HIV prevention services that pharmacists deliver, including counseling, prescription of PrEP or PEP, and related lab tests. It sets payment rates at 80% of the lesser of the actual charge or 85% of the standard Medicare rate and bans balance billing for these services. The changes take effect for services rendered on or after January 1, 2027.
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