House
Feb 7, 2007Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007
Summary
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Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of marriage and family therapist services generally, and particularly those provided in rural health clinics and in hospice programs. Amends Medicare part C (Miscellaneous) to exclude such services from the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system. Authorizes marriage and family therapists to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.
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Introduced(2/5/07)
Committee
Passed
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Passed
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President
Law
Sponsor
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Mr. TOWNS
(D) NY – 10
Cosponsors (11)
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Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Feb 7, 2007
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