Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act amends Medicare Part B to cover pharmacist services.

The Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover pharmacist services under Medicare Part B. It defines "collaboration" as a process where a pharmacist works with a physician or practitioner to deliver health care services. The bill also prohibits balance billing for pharmacist services and sets payment rates at 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the payment basis for such services. The changes apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2026.

Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act amends Medicare Part B to cover pharmacist services.

The Ensuring Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to cover pharmacist services under Medicare Part B. It defines "collaboration" as a process where a pharmacist works with a physician or practitioner to deliver health care services. The bill also prohibits balance billing for pharmacist services and sets payment rates at 80 percent of the lesser of the actual charge or 85 percent of the payment basis for such services. The changes apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2026.