H.R. 2644 · 110th Congress
Medicare Marriage and Family Therapist Services Improvement Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- William Jefferson
- Introduced
- 2007-06-11
- Latest action
- 2007-06-18 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Summary
Medicare Marriage and Family Therapist Services Improvement Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of marriage and family therapist services under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) and for coverage of marriage and family therapist services provided in rural health clinics and 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.