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US HR8220

US HR8220
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act


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Introduced
05/01/2024
In Committee
05/03/2024
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, aims to clarify the coverage of occupational therapy under the Medicare program. It requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide education and outreach to stakeholders about the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual with respect to occupational therapy services furnished to individuals under the Medicare program for the treatment of a substance use or mental health disorder diagnosis using applicable Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes, within one year of the bill's enactment.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/03/2024)

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