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S.2412: Addiction Treatment Access Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Aug. 1, 2019
- Latest Major Action Aug. 1, 2019
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (1 Democrat, 2 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - Aug. 1, 2019
Bill Summary
Addiction Treatment Access Act This bill provides for Medicare coverage of addiction counselor services that are used to diagnose and treat substance abuse and that would otherwise be covered if provided by a physician, including incidental services, as long as no payment is made to other providers for such services.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Aug. 1, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Aug. 1, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jon Tester (D-Mont.) |