United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 3839 (111th)
To amend title 10, United States Code, to authorize the reimbursement of mental health counselors under TRICARE, and for other purposes.
Introduced
15 October 2009
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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Summary
Amends the TRICARE program (a Department of Defense [DOD] managed health care program) to authorize the provision of mental health counseling for TRICARE participants. Authorizes the provision of mental health services in DOD clinical trials. Amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1995 to authorize the Secretary of Defense to enter into personal service contracts with mental health counselors. Includes mental health counselors within DOD licensure requirements for health-care professionals.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 15 October 2009
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Introduced in House · EN · 15 October 2009
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 15 October 2009
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/3839
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/111/hr/3839