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Introduced
12/05/2013
12/05/2013
In Committee
12/06/2013
12/06/2013
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2015
01/03/2015
Introduced Session
113th Congress
Bill Summary
Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to cover 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, and in hospice programs. Amends Medicare part E (Miscellaneous) to exclude such services from the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system. Authorizes marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.
AI Summary
This bill, the Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013, aims to expand Medicare coverage by including services provided by marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors under Medicare Part B, which covers outpatient services. This means that individuals with Medicare will be able to receive these mental health services, particularly in rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers, and hospice programs, which are important access points for care. The bill also clarifies that these services will not be subject to the payment system for skilled nursing facilities and authorizes these therapists and counselors to create discharge plans for patients needing post-hospital care, ensuring a smoother transition and continued support for mental health needs.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (24)
Christopher Gibson (R)*,
Earl Blumenauer (D),
Julia Brownley (D),
Gerry Connolly (D),
Lloyd Doggett (D),
Anna Eshoo (D),
Jeff Fortenberry (R),
Pete Gallego (D),
Jared Huffman (D),
Barbara Lee (D),
Zoe Lofgren (D),
Alan Lowenthal (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Michael Michaud (D),
Grace Napolitano (D),
Gloria Negrete McLeod (D),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Nick Rahall (D),
Charles Rangel (D),
Raul Ruiz (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
Adam Schiff (D),
Carol Shea-Porter (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 12/06/2013)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/113th-congress/house-bill/3662/all-info | 12/06/2013 |
| BillText | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr3662ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr3662ih.pdf | 12/09/2013 |
| Bill | http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-113hr3662ih/pdf/BILLS-113hr3662ih.pdf.pdf | 12/09/2013 |
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