What does Preamble of Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 do?

This bill proposes to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment aims to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare Program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025.

What does ELIMINATION OF 190-DAY LIFETIME LIMIT ON INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC of Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 1812 of the Social Security Act. The amendments eliminate a 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services. Paragraphs within subsection (b) are modified by adding 'or', inserting a period, and striking a paragraph. Subsection (c) is amended by removing specific text before a period. The changes apply to services furnished on or after January 1, 2027.

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Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025

Last updated: 7/22/2025 · Introduced: 7/22/2025

Author: Paul Tonko (D-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill removes the existing 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services covered by Medicare.
The changes to Medicare coverage apply to services provided starting January 1, 2027.
The bill amends the Social Security Act to eliminate specific paragraphs and text related to the lifetime limit.

119th Congressin committeeS. 4076(In Committee)Official page

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