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Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1931| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
John Joyce

John Joyce

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (16)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)David Kustoff (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025," aims to facilitate patient access to certain pediatric medical devices by amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It mandates the Secretary to establish national relative value units (RVUs) for "qualifying pediatric technologies" under the Medicare physician fee schedule. This process will be initiated upon a manufacturer's written request for technologies furnished on or after January 1, 2026, ensuring appropriate payment mechanisms are in place where none currently exist. A qualifying pediatric technology is defined as a Medicare-covered medical device that is FDA-approved, cleared, or authorized, described by a temporary HCPCS code, and either predominantly used in pediatric patients or specifically designed for them. Manufacturers must submit a request with relevant data, such as pricing information or claims data, to support the establishment of these RVUs. The Secretary will incorporate these into the annual rulemaking process for the physician fee schedule, with specific timelines for requests received before or after May 1. Importantly, this legislation focuses on establishing payment rates and does not require Medicare coverage for these technologies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9157
Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2024
Jan 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-249
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9157
    Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2024


  • January 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-249
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    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.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-249: Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025

Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-1931| House 
| Updated: 3/6/2025
This bill, known as the "Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025," aims to facilitate patient access to certain pediatric medical devices by amending Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. It mandates the Secretary to establish national relative value units (RVUs) for "qualifying pediatric technologies" under the Medicare physician fee schedule. This process will be initiated upon a manufacturer's written request for technologies furnished on or after January 1, 2026, ensuring appropriate payment mechanisms are in place where none currently exist. A qualifying pediatric technology is defined as a Medicare-covered medical device that is FDA-approved, cleared, or authorized, described by a temporary HCPCS code, and either predominantly used in pediatric patients or specifically designed for them. Manufacturers must submit a request with relevant data, such as pricing information or claims data, to support the establishment of these RVUs. The Secretary will incorporate these into the annual rulemaking process for the physician fee schedule, with specific timelines for requests received before or after May 1. Importantly, this legislation focuses on establishing payment rates and does not require Medicare coverage for these technologies.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-9157
Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2024
Jan 24, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-249
Introduced in Senate
Mar 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 6, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-9157
    Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2024


  • January 24, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-249
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 6, 2025
    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.
John Joyce

John Joyce

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (16)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Kim Schrier (Democratic)David Kustoff (Republican)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Dan Crenshaw (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)Craig A. Goldman (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 119-249: Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted