HB6534: Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2023
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Bill information
Summary
To establish a home-based telemental health care demonstration program for purposes of increasing mental health and substance use services in rural medically underserved populations and for individuals in farming, fishing, and forestry occupations.
Plain-language summary
This bill would create a test program offering mental health and addiction services through video calls to people in rural areas and those who work in farming, fishing, or forestry. The program aims to increase access to mental health care in areas that lack enough doctors and mental health providers. The bill addresses a gap in care for rural and agricultural workers who often cannot easily reach mental health services. The bill is currently in the introduction stage and has not yet been assigned to a for review.
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HB6534: Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2023
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Sponsors
Andrea Salinas
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (5)
Diana Harshbarger
Jill Tokuda
Grace Napolitano
Eleanor Norton
Marcus Molinaro