H.R. 1588 · 110th Congress
Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Barbara Cubin
- Introduced
- 2007-03-20
- Latest action
- 2007-03-29 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
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, and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicaid program.
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.