Amends Medicaid to cover whole genome and whole exome sequencing for children with specific medical needs.

The Genomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026 amends title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that whole genome and whole exome sequencing is covered under the Medicaid program for children with certain medical needs. This includes genetic disorders, rare diseases, or health conditions of unknown origin. The bill also mandates that these services are paid separately and not bundled with other medical assistance.

Amends Medicaid to cover whole genome and whole exome sequencing for children with specific medical needs.

The Genomic Answers for Children’s Health Act of 2026 amends title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure that whole genome and whole exome sequencing is covered under the Medicaid program for children with certain medical needs. This includes genetic disorders, rare diseases, or health conditions of unknown origin. The bill also mandates that these services are paid separately and not bundled with other medical assistance.