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US HR5790
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for clinical psychologist services models to be tested by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes.
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Introduced
05/15/2018
05/15/2018
In Committee
05/31/2018
05/31/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for clinical psychologist services models to be tested by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes. This bill specifies that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation may test models to: (1) help individuals learn about the availability of psychologist services under Medicare, and (2) explore the use of a behavioral health help-line that is available 24-7 to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits through treatment education. The Government Accountability Office must report on the availability of behavioral health services under Medicare.
AI Summary
This bill aims to amend Title XI of the Social Security Act to enable the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation (CMMI) to test models that (1) help individuals learn about the availability of psychologist services under Medicare, and (2) explore the use of a 24/7 behavioral health help-line to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits through treatment education. The bill also requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report on the availability of behavioral health services under Medicare, including information about services furnished by psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and other professionals, as well as ways Medicare beneficiaries can learn about the availability of coverage for qualified psychologist services.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/31/2018)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/5790/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5790/BILLS-115hr5790ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hr5790/BILLS-115hr5790ih.pdf.pdf |
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