EASE Behavioral Health Services Act

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act or the EASE Behavioral Health Services Act This bill removes restrictions that require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in a rural area, and allows the home of a beneficiary to serve as the originating site, for behavioral health telehealth services under Medicare. The bill applies to services provided on or after January 1, 2025. The bill also expands the scope of required guidance, studies, and reports to address the provision of such services under Medicaid.…