HR 8206 · 116th Congress · Health
PEERS Act of 2020
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EnactedLatest: Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.(2020-09-11)
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Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 2020 or the PEERS Act of 2020 This bill specifies that peer support specialists may participate in the provision of behavioral health integration services with the supervision of a physician or other entity under Medicare. The bill defines peer support specialists as individuals who are recovering from a mental health or substance-use condition and have certain national or state credentials, as specified, to provide peer support services.…
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