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Important New Changes to Improve Access to Behavioral …

(5 days ago) WEBAs we emerge from the COVID-19 public health emergency, it is abundantly clear that our nation must improve access to effective mental health and substance use disorder (collectively called “behavioral health”) treatment and care. For older …

https://www.cms.gov/blog/important-new-changes-improve-access-behavioral-health-medicare?linkId=227907438

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Expanded Mental Health Care Access for People With …

(8 days ago) WEBThe Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2021 will expand the pool of Medicare-approved mental health professionals. According to CMS, this means that as many as …

https://www.ncoa.org/article/expanded-mental-health-care-access-for-people-with-medicare

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Important New Changes to Improve Access to Behavioral …

(Just Now) WEBAs we emerge from the COVID-19 public health emergency, it is increasingly clear that we must swiftly improve access to effective mental health and substance use …

https://www.cms.gov/blog/important-new-changes-improve-access-behavioral-health-medicare-0

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HHS Finalizes Policies to Make Coverage More Accessible …

(7 days ago) WEBToday, the Biden-Harris Administration, through the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), announced measures that will make coverage more …

https://www.cms.gov/newsroom/press-releases/hhs-finalizes-policies-make-coverage-more-accessible-and-expand-behavioral-health-care-access

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Collins, Brown, Heinrich, Mullin Introdu U.S. Senator …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023, would update the Medicare program to ensure Medicare beneficiaries can access clinical psychologists …

https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/collins-brown-heinrich-mullin-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-increase-access-to-mental-health-services-for-older-americans

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Bipartisan legislation introduced to increase Medicare …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Increasing Mental Health Options Act would establish independent practice authority in all Medicare treatment settings and provide incentives for …

https://www.apaservices.org/advocacy/news/bipartisan-legislation-medicare-psychologists

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Brown, Collins, Heinrich, Mullin Introduce Bipartisan …

(7 days ago) WEBThis legislation, the Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023, would update the Medicare program to ensure Medicare beneficiaries can access clinical …

https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/sherrod-brown-collins-heinrich-mullin-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-increase-access-mental-health-services-older-americans

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Brown, Collins, Chu, Smith, Schakowsky, Mullin Introduce …

(2 days ago) WEBThis legislation, the Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2022, would update the Medicare program to ensure Medicare beneficiaries can access clinical …

https://www.brown.senate.gov/newsroom/press/release/sherrod-brown-colleagues-chu-smith-schakowsky-mullin-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-increase-access-to-mental-health-services-for-older-americans

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Medicare expands options for mental health care - The …

(Just Now) WEBThe need is critical because more than 124,000 behavioral health practitioners have opted out of providing care via the federal plan. By Judith Graham. …

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/2023/10/29/seniors-mental-health-medicare-expansion/

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H.R. 1638: Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023 …

(4 days ago) WEBThis Act may be cited as the Improving Access to Mental Health Act of 2023. 2. Improved access to mental health services under the Medicare program. …

https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/hr1638/text

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Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Coverage in Medicare …

(4 days ago) WEBMethods: The CMS Medicare Advantage Plan Benefit Package (PBP) files and enrollment files for 2022 were used to examine mental health and substance use …

https://www.kff.org/mental-health/issue-brief/mental-health-and-substance-use-disorder-coverage-in-medicare-advantage-plans/

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Americans on Medicare now get better access to mental health …

(1 days ago) WEBJanuary 02, 2024. Starting Jan. 1, the more than 65 million Americans who rely on Medicare will have better access to mental health coverage. Medicare now covers …

https://www.wgbh.org/news/national/2024-01-02/americans-on-medicare-now-get-better-access-to-mental-health-care-heres-how

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Collins, Brown Lead Effort to Increase Older Americans’ Access to

(6 days ago) WEBT he Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2022 would update the Medicare program to ensure Medicare beneficiaries can access clinical psychologists …

https://www.collins.senate.gov/newsroom/collins-brown-lead-effort-to-increase-older-americans-access-to-mental-health-services

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Medicare Mental Health Coverage What Changed and What Gaps …

(5 days ago) WEBAmerican Counseling Association, Medicare, Outpatient Mental Health Services, and Coverage of Licensed Professional Counselors — S. 562 and H. R. 3662 …

https://www.commonwealthfund.org/publications/explainer/2023/mar/medicare-mental-health-coverage-included-changed-gaps-remain

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Medicare & Your Mental Health Benefits

(4 days ago) WEBVisit Medicare.gov, or call 1-800-MEDICARE (1-800-633-4227) to get the most current information. TTY users can call 1-877-486-2048. “Medicare & Your Mental Health …

https://www.medicare.gov/Pubs/pdf/10184-Medicare-and-Your-Mental-Health-Benefits.pdf

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Expanding Mental Health Care Access for Medicare Recipients

(6 days ago) WEBThese recent developments indicate there is bipartisan support for legislation that will support older adults’ mental health needs during and after the COVID-19 pandemic. …

https://www.ncoa.org/article/how-to-improve-access-to-mental-health-care-for-medicare-recipients

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Does Medicare Cover Mental Health Services? Healthline

(6 days ago) WEBMedicare Part A covers mental health services related to your inpatient hospital stays. This type of treatment is especially important for people with acute …

https://www.healthline.com/health/medicare/does-medicare-cover-mental-health

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Mullin, Brown, Collins, Heinrich Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to

(2 days ago) WEBThis legislation, the Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023,would update the Medicare program to ensure Medicare beneficiaries can access clinical psychologists …

https://www.mullin.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/mullin-brown-collins-heinrich-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-increase-access-to-mental-health-services-for-older-americans/

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Medicare and Mental Health - Plans, Services, Helplines

(9 days ago) WEBMental Health Helpline. If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health concerns, contact the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration …

https://www.verywellhealth.com/does-medicare-cover-counseling-explained-5219737

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Pass the Increasing Mental Health Options Act (S. 669) to …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Increasing Mental Health Options Act would amend the Medicare statute to: • Allow psychologists meeting existing Medicare participation requirements to practice …

https://www.apaservices.org/advocacy/APASI%20-%20Pass%20the%20IMHO%20Act%20-%202023.pdf

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Inpatient Mental Health Care Coverage - Medicare

(2 days ago) WEBYou pay this for each benefit period: $1,632 deductible ; Days 1–60: $0 per day; Days 61–90: A $408 copayment per day; Days 91 and beyond: An $816 copayment per each …

https://www.medicare.gov/coverage/mental-health-care-inpatient

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Biden-Harris Administration is Strengthening Medicare; Protecting …

(7 days ago) WEBThe Biden-Harris Administration is committed to protecting and strengthening Medicare. While Congressional Republicans support measures to put Medicare on the …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/01/31/biden-harris-administration-strengthening-medicare-protecting-and-serving-americas-seniors.html

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Understanding Mental Health Coverage In the U.S. Anthem

(2 days ago) WEBThe Importance of Mental Health Benefits in Insurance Coverage In recent years, many people have experienced mental health challenges, with over 30% of adults in the …

https://www.anthem.com/individual-and-family/insurance-basics/health-insurance/mental-health-aca-plans

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It’s Okay to Not Be Okay: Tips and Resources for Mental Health

(3 days ago) WEBMental health conditions can affect anyone, regardless of gender, age, race, ethnicity, or income level. Recent data (PDF 622 KB) help underscore that our nation is …

https://www.samhsa.gov/blog/its-okay-not-be-okay-tips-resources-mental-health-awareness-month

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Coverage of Sexual and Reproductive Health Services in Medicare

(5 days ago) WEBNearly 8 in 10 (79%) women of reproductive age with Medicare are also covered by Medicaid, the federal-state health program for people with low incomes, …

https://www.kff.org/medicare/issue-brief/coverage-of-sexual-and-reproductive-health-services-in-medicare/

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Whitehouse, Brown, & Collins Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to

(6 days ago) WEBWashington, DC – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) joined Senators Sherrod Brown (D-OH), and Susan Collins (R-ME) to introduce new bipartisan …

https://www.whitehouse.senate.gov/news/release/whitehouse-brown-collins-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-protect-seniors-from-high-costs-of-necessary-medical-care/

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Biden-Harris Administration Finalizes Policies to Increase Access to

(7 days ago) WEBAs part of the Biden-Harris Administration’s ongoing commitment to ensuring affordable, quality health care for all, the U.S. Department of Health and Human …

https://www.hhs.gov/about/news/2024/05/03/hhs-finalizes-policies-increase-access-health-coverage-daca-recipients.html

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Heinrich, Brown, Collins, Mullin Introdu Senator Martin Heinrich

(3 days ago) WEBThis legislation, the Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2023, would update the Medicare program to ensure Medicare beneficiaries can access clinical …

https://www.heinrich.senate.gov/newsroom/press-releases/heinrich-brown-collins-mullin-introduce-bipartisan-legislation-to-increase-access-to-mental-health-services-for-older-americans

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Part B Drug Payment Limits Overview CMS - Centers for Medicare

(Just Now) WEBMental health parity and addiction equity; Prevention; Inflation Reduction Act and Medicare; No Surprises Act; Key Initiatives. Back to menu section title h3. …

https://www.cms.gov/medicare/payment/part-b-drugs/asp-education-outreach/part-b-drug-payment-limits-overview-0

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Nondiscrimination in Health Programs and Activities

(5 days ago) WEBExamples of health insurance coverage or other health-related coverage subject to the 2020 Rule (and thus the benefit design provisions under § 92.207(b)(1) …

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2024/05/06/2024-08711/nondiscrimination-in-health-programs-and-activities

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