S. 249: Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-24 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blackburn, Marsha [R-TN] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-24 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-06-11 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-24):
Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to establish, upon request, specific payment methodologies for qualifying pediatric technologies under the Medicare physician fee schedule. Qualifying pediatric technologies are medical devices that are (1) covered under Medicare, (2) approved by the Food and Drug Administration, (3) currently billed using a specified temporary billing code for emerging technologies, and (4) predominantly used or specifically designated for pediatric patients.
The CMS must develop a payment methodology for a qualifying pediatric technology upon request from the manufacturer and based on available data, including pricing information and claims data. Manufacturers must include relevant information in their requests to enable the CMS to develop the corresponding methodologies.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| James Lankford | R OK (original cosponsor) 2025-01-24 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 249 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 249?
S. 249 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Access to Pediatric Technologies Act of 2025.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 249 are available on congress.gov.
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