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Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Act
12/31/2022, 5:03 AM
Summary of Bill HR 4012
Bill 117 HR 4012, also known as the Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Act, aims to improve access to mental health services for individuals in the United States. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on November 19, 2021, by Representative John Katko from New York.
The main goal of the bill is to increase funding for mental health services and programs, particularly in underserved communities. It seeks to expand access to mental health care by providing grants to states and local governments to support mental health services, including crisis intervention, counseling, and treatment programs.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve coordination between mental health providers and law enforcement agencies to ensure that individuals in crisis receive appropriate care and support. It also includes provisions to enhance mental health education and training for healthcare professionals and first responders. Overall, the Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Act is designed to address the growing need for mental health services in the United States and to ensure that individuals struggling with mental health issues receive the care and support they need. The bill has received bipartisan support and is currently being considered by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
The main goal of the bill is to increase funding for mental health services and programs, particularly in underserved communities. It seeks to expand access to mental health care by providing grants to states and local governments to support mental health services, including crisis intervention, counseling, and treatment programs.
Additionally, the bill aims to improve coordination between mental health providers and law enforcement agencies to ensure that individuals in crisis receive appropriate care and support. It also includes provisions to enhance mental health education and training for healthcare professionals and first responders. Overall, the Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Act is designed to address the growing need for mental health services in the United States and to ensure that individuals struggling with mental health issues receive the care and support they need. The bill has received bipartisan support and is currently being considered by the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Congressional Summary of HR 4012
Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Act
This bill permanently allows for Medicare coverage of certain mental health services that are provided through telehealth, including audio-only services for certain categories of services (e.g., screenings and evaluations) in accordance with standards set by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4012
Bill HR 4012 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2021. Bill HR 4012 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 17, 2021. Bill HR 4012's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of June 18, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4012
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 HR 4012
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4012
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to permanently include certain HCPCS codes as telehealth services under such title, and for other purposes.
Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Act
Expanding Access to Mental Health Services Act
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