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Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

9/29/2025, 1:44 PM

Summary of Bill S 2800

The bill, introduced in the 119th Congress as S. 2800 on September 15, 2025, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to enable pharmacist services to be covered under the Medicare program.

Congressional Summary of S 2800

Pharmacy and Medically Underserved Areas Enhancement Act

This bill provides for Medicare coverage and payment with respect to certain pharmacist services that (1) are furnished by a pharmacist in a health-professional shortage area, and (2) would otherwise be covered under Medicare if furnished by a physician.

Current Status of Bill S 2800

Bill S 2800 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 15, 2025. Bill S 2800 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 15, 2025.  Bill S 2800's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 15, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2800

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2800

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2800

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under the Medicare program of pharmacist services.

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