Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

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Explore the details of House Bill 945 Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 3:17 PM

Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

This bill provides for coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare. It also excludes such services from the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system, and authorizes marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.

Congress

116

Number

HR - 945

Introduced on

2019-01-31

# Amendments

Variations and Revisions

1/31/2019

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Purpose and Summary

Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

Alternative Names

Official Title as IntroducedTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas

Health

Potential Impact

Health care coverage and access•

Health facilities and institutions•

Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care•

Medicare•

Mental health•

Rural conditions and development

Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

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