More Behavioral Health Providers Act

Senate Bill 5042 - More Behavioral Health Providers Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-13T02:12:37Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 5042 More Behavioral Health Providers Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/13/2024, 2:12 AM

Congressional Summary of S 5042

More Behavioral Health Providers Act

This bill provides for additional Medicare payments to health care practitioners who provide services in mental health professional shortage areas for individual with mental health or substance use disorders. The bill applies to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors.

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Current Status of Bill S 5042

Bill S 5042 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 29, 2022. Bill S 5042 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on September 29, 2022. Bill S 5042's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 29, 2022