What does Preamble of Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act do?

This bill aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The stated purpose is to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act.

What does IMPROVED ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE of Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act do?

This section modifies the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. It amends section 1888(e)(2)(A)(iii) to include clinical social worker services within the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System. It revises section 1861(hh)(2) to expand the scope of clinical social worker services covered by Medicare, including specific health and behavior assessment and intervention services identified by HCPCS codes. The amendments exclude services furnished to an inpatient of a hospital. The changes will apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2026.

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Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act

Last updated: 6/6/2025 · Introduced: 6/6/2025

Author: Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill expands Medicare coverage to include clinical social worker services for health and behavior assessments and interventions, excluding inpatient hospital services.
The bill incorporates clinical social worker services into the Skilled Nursing Facility Prospective Payment System under Medicare.
These changes to Medicare coverage for clinical social worker services will take effect on January 1, 2026.

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