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Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-3116| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2019
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (4)
Martha McSally (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey Act of 2019 This bill 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.
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Timeline
Aug 5, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4144
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 19, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 19, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7211)
  • August 5, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4144
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 19, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 19, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7211)

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4393: Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act
  • HR 116-4144: Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey Act of 2019
Adoption and foster careCell biology and embryologyChild healthEmergency medical services and trauma careGeneticsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHospital careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsState and local government operations

Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey Act of 2019

USA116th CongressS-3116| Senate 
| Updated: 12/19/2019
Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey Act of 2019 This bill 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.
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Timeline
Aug 5, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-4144
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Dec 19, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Dec 19, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7211)
  • August 5, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-4144
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • December 19, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 19, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S7211)
Susan M. Collins

Susan M. Collins

Republican Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (4)
Martha McSally (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 116-4393: Advancing Access to Precision Medicine Act
  • HR 116-4144: Ending the Diagnostic Odyssey Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Adoption and foster careCell biology and embryologyChild healthEmergency medical services and trauma careGeneticsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesHospital careMedicaidMedical tests and diagnostic methodsState and local government operations