| Bill | S 286 |
|---|---|
| Type of Legislation | Senate Bill |
| Congress | 116 |
| Source | View original on Congress.gov |
Geographic Scope
National
Description
Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019
This bill provides for coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare. It also excludes such services from the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system, and authorizes marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.
Bill Title
Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2019
Linked Goals
Steps
- 2019-01-31: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2019-01-31: Introduced in Senate
Projected Outcome
A more informed proposal or public response aligned with the Promote General Welfare goal.