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Free Peripheral Artery Disease Screenings
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Free Peripheral Artery Disease Screenings

IntroducedJanuary 9, 2025
Introduced1 year ago
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H122)
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Why This Matters

This bill provides free screenings for peripheral artery disease to people enrolled in Medicare and Medicaid. It also creates an education program to inform the public and healthcare professionals about the disease and its risks.

If you are enrolled in Medicare or Medicaid and at risk for peripheral artery disease, you can get screenings without any costs starting in 2026.
Who this affects
Medicare beneficiaries · Medicaid beneficiaries · Individuals at risk for peripheral artery disease
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1This bill allows Medicare and Medicaid to cover screening tests for peripheral artery disease without any out-of-pocket costs.
  2. 2It aims to reduce the number of amputations caused by this disease, particularly among at-risk groups.
  3. 3The bill also establishes an education program to raise awareness about peripheral artery disease and its risks.
  4. 4Funding of $6 million per year is allocated for educational initiatives from 2026 to 2030.
Read the detailed summary

Amputation Reduction and Compassion Act of 2025 or the ARC Act of 2025 This bill provides for coverage of peripheral artery disease screening tests without cost-sharing under Medicare and Medicaid for certain at-risk individuals. It also requires the development of certain educational programs, a payment model, and Medicare quality measures to reduce amputations relating to such disease.

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IntroducedCurrentJan 9, 2025

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H122)

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The President

Joe Biden
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