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S. 50 (99th)

A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide that mental health specialist services shall be covered under part B of medicare and shall be a required service under medicaid.

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3 January 1985

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Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB, Treasury Department, Health and Human Services Department.

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3 January 2025

Summary

Amends titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide coverage for mental health specialist services under the Medicaid program and under part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of title XVIII. Increases to $1,000 the amount considered as incurred expenses for the treatment of outpatient mental disorders under Medicare.

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