S 1289 · 96th Congress · Health

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate discrimination with regard to coverage for treatment of mental illness under medicare and to include community mental health centers among the entities which may be qualified providers of service for medicare purposes.

Introduced 1979-06-06· Sponsored by Sen. Heinz, John [R-PA]· 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: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1979-06-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) eliminate the 190 day lifetime limit for in-patient psychiatric care; and (2) limit the amount which a provider of services may charge a Medicare patient for mental health care services to 20 percent of the amount customarily charged for such services. Provides coverage under the Medicare program for services furnished in qualified community mental health centers. Prohibits reimbursement under the Medicare program for psychoanalysis.…

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Cosponsors (2)

1 Democrat1 Republican