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Introduced
05/15/2023
05/15/2023
In Committee
05/15/2023
05/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to clarify coverage of occupational therapy under the Medicare program.
AI Summary
This bill, the Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act, seeks to clarify the coverage of occupational therapy under the Medicare program. Specifically, within one year of the bill's enactment, the Secretary of Health and Human Services will provide education and outreach to stakeholders about the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual regarding occupational therapy services furnished to individuals under Medicare for the treatment of substance use or mental health disorders, using the applicable Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/15/2023)
Bill Topics
Health
- ‐ Drug Abuse, Treatment, and Education
- ‐ Health Insurance Reform
- ‐ Mental Illness, Mental Retardation, and Deinstitutionalization
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/1592/all-info | 05/16/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s1592/BILLS-118s1592is.pdf | 05/27/2023 |
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