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H.R.2759: Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 114th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 12, 2015
- Latest Major Action June 23, 2015
- See the eight similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
56 (44 Democrats, 12 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2015 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 skilled nursing...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 23, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 19, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| June 12, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| June 12, 2015 |
Referred to House Energy and Commerce
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| June 12, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Chris Gibson (R-N.Y.) |