Medicare patients could get some tests and treatments at pharmacies, and Medicare could pay for them. The bill covers COVID-19, flu, RSV, strep throat, and some emergency health services. It starts January 1, 2026.
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Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4701).
Latest action on S. 2426: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4701)
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Medicare patients, pharmacists, pharmacies, and doctors or other health professionals who work with pharmacists. Medicare patients could have more places to get quick testing and treatment for some common infections. Pharmacists and pharmacies could bill Medicare for covered services if state law allows them to provide those services. Doctors and other health professionals could see more care handled through pharmacy-based teams, especially where state law requires collaboration or supervision.
Why this matters: This bill matters because many people can reach a pharmacy faster than a doctor’s office. Medicare patients could get some tests and treatments in a place they already use. That could help during outbreaks of illnesses like COVID-19, flu, RSV, or strep throat. It could also matter during future public health emergencies, when fast access to care can be important. The effect is uncertain because state laws differ, and pharmacists would only be paid for services they are allowed to provide.
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Officially: Equitable Community Access to Pharmacist Services Act
Medicare patients could get some tests and treatments at pharmacies, and Medicare could pay for them. The bill covers COVID-19, flu, RSV, strep throat, and some emergency health services. It starts January 1, 2026.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend S2426. Modern Action explains what the bill does, helps identify the right senators or representative, and drafts a bill-specific message you can edit and send.
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Senate Committee
Under Senate committee consideration
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4701) (7/24/2025)
Senate Floor Vote
Voted on by Senate
Passed Senate
Approved by Senate
House Review
Sent to House for consideration
Passed Both Chambers
Approved by both House and Senate
Signed into Law
Signed by the President
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