H.R. 3032 · 115th Congress · 2017–2018
Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2017
H.R. 3032 in the 115th Congress (2017–2018) was introduced on Jun 23, 2017, sponsored by John Katko with 74 co-sponsors.
During the 115th Congress (2017–2018), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 23, 2017
- Co-sponsors
- 74
- Policy area
- Health
What it does
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 s…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
John Katko (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 52 Democrats, 22 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 23, 2017
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (Jul 5, 2017)
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