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US HR5473
EASE Behavioral Health Services Act Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act
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Introduced
12/18/2019
12/18/2019
In Committee
12/19/2019
12/19/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
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.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the EASE Behavioral Health Services Act, aims to improve access to mental and behavioral health services through telehealth. It removes restrictions that require the originating site (where the patient is located) to be in a rural area, and allows the patient's home to serve as the originating site for Medicare behavioral health telehealth services. The bill also expands the scope of required guidance, studies, and reports to address the provision of such services under Medicaid.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 12/19/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/5473/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5473/BILLS-116hr5473ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr5473/BILLS-116hr5473ih.pdf.pdf |
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