S 921 · 110th Congress · Health

Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007

Introduced 2007-03-20· Sponsored by Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3356)(2007-03-20)

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 and mental health counselor services generally, and particularly such services provided in rural health clinics and in 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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Cosponsors (9)

7 Democrats1 Republican1 Independent