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S.2112: EASE Behavioral Health Services Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 17, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 17, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 17, 2021
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 |
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June 17, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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June 17, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by John Kennedy (R-La.) |