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H.R. 1655

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Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2003
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Committee
Latest Action · April 24, 2003
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
108th (2003–2005)
Introduced
April 7, 2003
Cosponsors (20)
17D 3R
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Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2003 - 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 such services provided in rural health clinics and in hospice programs. Authorizes marriage and family therapists to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.Amends Medicare part C (Miscellaneous) to exclude such services from the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system.

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