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Introduced
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
112th Congress
Bill Summary
Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2011 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), particularly those provided in rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), and in hospice programs. Amends Medicare part C (Miscellaneous) to exclude such services from the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system. Authorizes marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (12)
Daniel Akaka (D),
John Barrasso (R),
Mark Begich (D),
Jeff Bingaman (D),
Barbara Boxer (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Kent Conrad (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Daniel Inouye (D),
Tim Johnson (D),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 03/17/2011)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/604/all-info |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s604is/pdf/BILLS-112s604is.pdf |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-112s604is/pdf/BILLS-112s604is.pdf.pdf |
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