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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain.

2/8/2022, 11:17 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 5833

This bill allows psychological evaluation requirements for Medicare coverage of specified neurostimulation services to be met via telehealth. The bill also expands Medicare coverage to include such telehealth services.

Current Status of Bill HR 5833

Bill HR 5833 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 10, 2020. Bill HR 5833 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on February 10, 2020.  Bill HR 5833's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of February 10, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 5833

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 5833

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care coverage and access
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Medical tests and diagnostic methods
- Medicare
- Mental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5833

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain.
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permit the use of certain psychological evaluation via telehealth for Medicare coverage of neurostimulation services for the treatment of chronic pain.

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