Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

House Bill 945 - Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-11-01T15:17:46Z

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

Congressional Summary of HR 945

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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 945

Bill HR 945 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2019. Bill HR 945 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2019. Bill HR 945's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of September 9, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 945

Total Number of Sponsors

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Total Number of Cosponsors

123

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 945

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Health care coverage and access

- Health facilities and institutions

- Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care

- Medicare

- Mental health

- Rural conditions and development

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 945

Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019

To 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.