HR 5556 · 93th Congress · Health

Mental Health Act

Introduced 1973-03-13· Sponsored by Rep. Waldie, Jerome R. [D-CA-14]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.(1973-03-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Mental Health Act - Title I: Mental Health Benefits - Provides that every individual who is a resident of the United States, or who is a nonresident citizen of the United States, shall be eligible to receive the benefits provided by this title. Lists the mental health services covered by this Act and provides that benefits under this Act shall consist of entitlement to have payment made on his behalf, without limit as to duration except as otherwise specifically indicated. Sets forth qualifications of psychiatric hospitals for participation in the program under this title, including that it provide active diagnostic, therapeutic, and rehabilitative services with respect to mental illness, and that it is accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Hospitals. Requires the Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare to periodically determine the amount which should be paid under this title to each provider of care and services with respect to the care and services furnished by it. Provides that no payments may be made under title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act, under any State plan approved under title XIX (Medicaid) of such Act, or under any other Federal …

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