Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act amends Medicare to cover pharmacist services.

The Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act amends Medicare to cover certain pharmacist services under Part B. It defines pharmacist services as those legally authorized under state law and typically covered if provided by a physician. The bill sets payment rates at 80% of the lesser of the actual charge or 85% (or 100% for public health emergencies) of the Medicare payment basis. It also prohibits balance billing for these services and applies to services furnished on or after January 1, 2026.

Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act amends Medicare to cover pharmacist services.

The Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act amends Medicare to cover certain pharmacist services under Part B. It defines pharmacist services as those legally authorized under state law and typically covered if provided by a physician. The bill sets payment rates at 80% of the lesser of the actual charge or 85% (or 100% for public health emergencies) of the Medicare payment basis. It also prohibits balance billing for these services and applies to services furnished on or after January 1, 2026.