HR 2644 · 110th Congress · Health

Medicare Marriage and Family Therapist Services Improvement Act

Introduced 2007-06-11· Sponsored by Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.(2007-06-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Medicare Marriage and Family Therapist Services Improvement Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of marriage and family therapist services under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) and for coverage of marriage and family therapist services provided in rural health clinics and hospice programs. 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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