A bill to amend title XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for a greater utilization of the professional services of qualified clinical social workers in the medicare and medicaid programs, to include outpatient services, community mental health centers and neighborhood health centers among the entities which may be qualified providers, and to remove the special limitations which are presently imposed on coverage of psychiatric and mental health services under part A and B of title XVIII and title XIX.

Summary

Amends Title XVIII (Medicare) and Title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to provide payment for services performed by professional clinical social workers. Includes outpatient services, community mental health centers, and neighborhood health centers among "qualified providers" under Titles XVIII and XIX. Removes specified limitations which are imposed on coverage of psychiatric and mental health services under such titles.

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Timeline

1. 31 January 1977

   Introduced

   Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 31 January 1977

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 31 January 1977

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Sponsors

• Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Abourezk, James [D-SD] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Matsunaga, Spark M. [D-HI] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Williams, Harrison A., Jr. [D-NJ] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssfi00 · Standing

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