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Medicare Part B

The part of Medicare that helps pay for doctor's services, outpatient hospital care, medical equipment, and some other medical services not covered by Medicare Part A (hospital insurance).

Genetic Counselor

A healthcare professional with specialized training in medical genetics and counseling, who assesses individual or family risk for inherited conditions, interprets genetic test results, and provides guidance and support.

Balance Billing

When a healthcare provider bills a patient for the difference between what the provider charges and what the patient's insurance (like Medicare) pays. This bill prevents genetic counselors from doing this for Medicare patients.

Social Security Act

A foundational law in the United States that established many social welfare programs, including Social Security and Medicare. This bill amends a section of this act related to Medicare.

Fee Schedule Amount

A complete listing of fees used by Medicare to pay doctors or other providers. This bill sets the payment for genetic counseling based on a percentage of the physician's fee schedule.

Interim Final Rule

A type of regulation that takes effect immediately upon publication, but also allows for public comments, which the agency will consider before issuing a final rule.