H.R. 5571

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide no-cost coverage for PFAS testing under the Medicare program.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 26, 2025 · Sponsor: Mrs. Dingell

Table of contents

• H.R. 5571
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. No-cost coverage for PFAS testing under Medicare

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Expanding Seniors’ Access to PFAS Testing Act.

SEC. 2. No-cost coverage for PFAS testing under Medicare

• (a) In general
  • Section 1861 of the Social Security Act () is amended— 42 U.S.C. 1395x
    • in subsection (ww)(2)—
      • by moving the margin of subparagraph (N) 2 ems to the left;
      • by redesignating subparagraph (O) as subparagraph (P); and
        • PFAS testing (as defined in subsection (nnn)).
      • by inserting after subparagraph (N) the following new subparagraph:
      • (nnn) PFAS testing
        • The term PFAS testing means a blood test ordered by a physician to determine the concentration of perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances.
    • by adding at the end the following new subsection:
• (b) Application of no cost-Sharing
  • Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act () is amended— 42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)
    • in subparagraph (Y), by inserting after ;
    • in subparagraph (GG), by striking at the end; and
    • by inserting before the semicolon at the end.