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H.R. 1588

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Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007
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Committee
Latest Action · March 29, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Congress
110th (2007–2009)
Introduced
March 20, 2007
Cosponsors (23)
17D 6R
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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.

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