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EASE Behavioral Health Services Act
12/30/2022, 1:03 PM
Congressional Summary of S 2112
Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act or the EASE Behavioral Health Services Act
This bill removes restrictions that require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in a rural area, and allows the home of a beneficiary to serve as the originating site, for behavioral health telehealth services under Medicare. The bill also expands the scope of required guidance, studies, and reports to address the provision of such services under Medicaid.Read the Full Bill
Current Status of Bill S 2112
Bill S 2112 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2021. Bill S 2112 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on June 17, 2021. Bill S 2112's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 17, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2112
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
0Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2112
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Health care coverage and access
- Health technology, devices, supplies
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Mental health
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2112
EASE Behavioral Health Services Act
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and the SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act to provide for Medicare and Medicaid mental and behavioral health treatment through telehealth.
EASE Behavioral Health Services Act
Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 2112
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