H.R. 1588 · 110th Congress · 2007–2008
Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007
H.R. 1588 in the 110th Congress (2007–2008) was introduced on Mar 20, 2007, sponsored by Barbara Cubin with 23 co-sponsors.
During the 110th Congress (2007–2008), George W. Bush was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 20, 2007
- Co-sponsors
- 23
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Barbara Cubin (R-WY). Co-sponsors: 17 Democrats, 6 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 20, 2007
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Mar 29, 2007)
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