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S.671: Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2009
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 23, 2009
- Latest Major Action March 23, 2009
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (13 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Summary
Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance), particularly those provided in rural health clinics, federally qualified health centers (FQHCs), and in hospice programs. Amends Medicare part C (Miscellaneous) to exclude...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| March 23, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Blanche Lincoln (D-Ark.) |