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S.562: Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 113th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced March 14, 2013
- Latest Major Action March 14, 2013
- See the nine similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (8 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to cover 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, and in hospice programs. Amends Medicare part E (Miscellaneous) to exclude such services from the...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 14, 2013 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1855-1856)
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| March 14, 2013 |
Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden (D-Ore.) |