HB10876: Behavioral Healthcare Deregulation Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to ensure appropriate access to mental health care under the Medicare program.
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This bill would change Medicare rules to improve how seniors and disabled people access mental health care. Medicare is the federal health insurance program for people 65 and older and some younger disabled people. The bill aims to fix barriers that prevent Medicare patients from getting mental health services when they need them. Specifically, it would amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, which is the section that covers Medicare. The bill was recently introduced in Congress and has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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HB10876: Behavioral Healthcare Deregulation Act