S. 2112
Referred to CommitteeEASE Behavioral Health Services Act
Introduced 6/17/2021•117th Congress•Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
6/17/2021 • Senate
Summary
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.Introduced in Senate • 6/17/2021
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Policy Area: Health
Congressional oversightHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedicareMental health
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Originated in the Senate
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June 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate6/17/2021