HR 1588 · 110th Congress · Health

Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-03-20· Sponsored by Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2007-03-29)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of marriage and family therapist services generally, and particularly those provided in rural health clinics and in hospice programs, and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicaid program. Amends Medicare part C (Miscellaneous) to exclude such services from the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system. Authorizes marriage and family therapists to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.…

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Cosponsors (20)

15 Democrats5 Republicans