S-1879 : Still Just a Bill


Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2017

This bill amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to: (1) cover marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under Medicare, (2) exclude such services from the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system, and (3) authorize marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-09-27IntroReferralRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.Senate
2017-09-27IntroReferralIntroduced in SenateLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Health
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  • Health care coverage and access
  • Health facilities and institutions
  • Long-term, rehabilitative, and terminal care
  • Medicare
  • Mental health
  • Rural conditions and development
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