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Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2019

2/9/2022, 3:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7323

Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2019

This bill removes the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under Medicare.

Current Status of Bill HR 7323

Bill HR 7323 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 24, 2020. Bill HR 7323 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 24, 2020.  Bill HR 7323's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 24, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7323

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7323

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Hospital care
- Medicare
- Mental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7323

Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2019
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare Program.
Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2019

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