H.R. 945
Reported by CommitteeMental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019
Introduced 1/31/2019•116th Congress•House
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
9/9/2020 • House
Summary
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.
Introduced in House • 1/31/2019
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Health
Health care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedicareMental healthRural conditions and development
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Originated in the House
Introduced
January 31, 2019
Committee Review
June 30, 2020
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Introduced in House1/31/2019