H.R. 820 - Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007
- Sponsor:
- Edolphus Towns
- Summary:
- This bill provides for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services under the Medicare Program. (by CRS)
- Status:
- The bill has been introduced.
Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007
H.R. 820 — 110th Congress (2007–2008)
- Summary
- This bill provides for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services under the Medicare Program. (by CRS)
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- Title
- To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services under part B of the Medicare Program, and for other purposes.
- Other Titles
- Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2007
- Sponsor
- Edolphus Towns
- Co-Sponsors
- Subjects
- Health policy
- Aged
- Ambulatory care
- Clinics
- Counseling
- Families
- Family services
- Marriage counseling
- Medical care
- Medical fees
- Medicare
- Medicine
- Mental health services
- Nursing homes
- Psychotherapy
- Rural affairs
- Rural health
- Social services
- Terminal care
- Related Bills
- Major Actions
Introduced 2/05/2007 Referred to Committee - Bill History
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There have been no votes on this bill.
Action Date Description Introduced 2/05/2007 2/05/2007 Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. 2/05/2007 Referred to House Energy and Commerce 2/05/2007 Referred to House Ways and Means 2/06/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. 2/07/2007 Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. Number Sponsor Date Offered Status
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