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Introduced
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
In Committee
03/18/2021
03/18/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021, aims to amend the Social Security Act to provide coverage for marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Part B of the Medicare program. The bill defines these services and the qualifications for marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors. It also allows for the coverage of certain mental health services provided in rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and hospice programs, and authorizes marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (35)
John Barrasso (R)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
John Boozman (R),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Tom Carper (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Joni Ernst (R),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Angus King (I),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Patrick Leahy (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Lisa Murkowski (R),
Chris Murphy (D),
Jon Ossoff (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Tina Smith (D),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/18/2021)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/senate-bill/828/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s828/BILLS-117s828is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/s828/BILLS-117s828is.pdf.pdf |
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