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- H.R.5473
H.R.5473: EASE Behavioral Health Services Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Dec. 18, 2019
- Latest Major Action Dec. 19, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (2 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Dec. 18, 2019
Bill Summary
Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act or the EASE Behavioral Health Services Act This bill removes restrictions that require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in a rural area, and allows the home of a beneficiary to serve as the originating site, for behavioral health telehealth services under Medicare. The bill also expands the scope of required guidance, studies, and reports to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Dec. 19, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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| Dec. 18, 2019 |
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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| Dec. 18, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Gus Bilirakis (R-Fla.) |