Medicare Mental Health Access Act

House Bill 884 - Medicare Mental Health Access Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-11-01T15:17:47Z

Explore the details of House Bill 884 Medicare Mental Health Access Act 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

Congressional Summary of HR 884

Medicare Mental Health Access Act

This bill expands the definition of "physician," for purposes of the Medicare program, to include a clinical psychologist with respect to the furnishing of qualified psychologist services.

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Current Status of Bill HR 884

Bill HR 884 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 30, 2019. Bill HR 884 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 30, 2019. Bill HR 884's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held. as of June 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 884

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 884

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health personnel

- Medicare

- Mental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 884

Medicare Mental Health Access Act

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of clinical psychologists as physicians for purposes of furnishing clinical psychologist services under the Medicare program.