Adrian Smith

Medicare Part B would cover genetic counseling for seniors and people with disabilities. This helps them understand genetic health risks. Counselors could bill Medicare directly, starting Jan. 1, 2027.

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This bill would change how Medicare assigns patients to certain care coordination programs, called Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs). Starting in 2027, it would count primary care services from more types of healthcare professionals when deciding which ACO a patient belongs to. This could help Medicare patients get more coordinated care.

This bill would let people use their health savings accounts (HSAs) to pay for specific in-home care services, making these expenses tax-free. People needing care could use HSA funds for services like help with bathing or dressing. These services must be provided by licensed caregivers. This offers a new way to pay for care that helps people stay in their homes.

This bill would let Medicare cover certain services provided by pharmacists, like tests and treatments for the flu or COVID-19. Seniors on Medicare could get these services from their local pharmacy, and pharmacists would be paid for them. These changes would start in 2026.

This bill would let people with Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) donate money directly to donor advised funds without paying taxes on those transfers. Right now, this kind of tax-free donation is not allowed. This change would make it easier for people to give to charities through these funds.

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The Rural Veterinary Workforce Act would let veterinarians avoid paying federal income tax on money they get from certain student loan repayment or forgiveness programs. This change would apply to specific federal and state programs that help bring more veterinary services to communities. This tax break would start for money received in taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025.

This bill would create a new tax credit for owners of existing hydroelectric dams. It would cover 30 percent of the cost for upgrades that improve clean energy production, dam safety, and river health. This aims to make the electric grid more reliable and protect fish and wildlife habitats.

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