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S. 784 (109th)

Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2005

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Introduced

14 April 2005

Last action

14 April 2005 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3657-3658)

Sponsors

Sen. Thomas, Craig [R-WY], Sen. Lincoln, Blanche L. [D-AR], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Bingaman, Jeff [D-NM], Sen. Cochran, Thad [R-MS], Sen. Inouye, Daniel K. [D-HI], Sen. Dorgan, Byron L. [D-ND], Sen. Pryor, Mark L. [D-AR], Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Jeffords, James M. [I-VT], Sen. Dayton, Mark [D-MN], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]

Subjects

Healthcare

Source updated

10 February 2026

Healthcare

Summary

Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2005 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services generally, and particularly such services provided in rural health clinics and in hospice programs. Amends Medicare part C (Miscellaneous) to exclude such services from the skilled nursing facility prospective payment system. Authorizes marriage and family therapists to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.

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Timeline

  1. 14 April 2005

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3657-3658)

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 April 2005

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S3657)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 April 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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