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S.3999: Mental and Behavioral Health Connectivity Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 18, 2020
- Latest Major Action June 18, 2020
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (3 Democrats, 1 Republican)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 18, 2020
Bill Summary
Mental and Behavioral Health Connectivity Act This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of certain telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill excludes mental and behavioral health services from restrictions that (1) require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in certain rural areas and to be a specific type of facility, (2) allow only certain types of health care practitioners to...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 18, 2020 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| June 18, 2020 |
Introduced in the Senate by Angus King (ID-Maine) |