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Introduced
10/26/2023
10/26/2023
In Committee
10/26/2023
10/26/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for incentives under the Medicare health professional shortage area bonus program to practitioners furnishing mental health and substance use disorder services.
AI Summary
This bill, the "More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2023," aims to expand eligibility for incentives under the Medicare Health Professional Shortage Area (HPSA) bonus program to practitioners who provide mental health and substance use disorder services. Specifically, the bill amends the Social Security Act to provide a 15% bonus payment for "specified health services" (i.e., mental health and substance use disorder treatment services) furnished by physicians and other eligible practitioners, such as physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, and mental health counselors, in areas designated as mental health professional shortage areas. This change is intended to increase access to critical behavioral health services for Medicare beneficiaries in underserved communities.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 10/26/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/senate-bill/3157/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/s3157/BILLS-118s3157is.pdf |
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