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Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act

10/10/2025, 5:53 AM

Summary of Bill S 2847

The bill "A bill to clarify coverage of occupational therapy under the Medicare program" (S. 2847) was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 17, 2025.

Congressional Summary of S 2847

Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct outreach on Medicare coverage of occupational therapy services to treat substance use or mental health disorders.

Current Status of Bill S 2847

Bill S 2847 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 17, 2025. Bill S 2847 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 17, 2025.  Bill S 2847's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2847

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2847

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2847

A bill to clarify coverage of occupational therapy under the Medicare program.
A bill to clarify coverage of occupational therapy under the Medicare program.

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