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US S1592

US S1592
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act


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Introduced
05/15/2023
In Committee
05/15/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
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)

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