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H.R.884: Medicare Mental Health Access Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Jan. 30, 2019
- Latest Major Action June 30, 2020
- See the five similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
62 (45 Democrats, 17 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 30, 2019
Bill Summary
Medicare Mental Health Access Act This bill expands the definition of "physician," for purposes of the Medicare program, to include a clinical psychologist with respect to the furnishing of qualified psychologist services.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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June 30, 2020 |
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Jan. 31, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 30, 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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Jan. 30, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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Jan. 30, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Judy Chu (D-Calif.) |