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H.R. 435

A bill to amend titles XVIII and XIX of the Social Security Act to provide more adequate coverage of the services of mental health specialists under the medicare supplemental benefits program and under medicaid programs.

Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the Social Security Act to include "mental health specialist" within the definition of the term "physician." Provides for the coverage of services of mental health specialists under title XIX (Medicaid) of such Act.

Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

Rep. Roybal, Edward R. [D-CA-25](D-CA)Sponsor
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  1. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health and the Environment.

    Health and Environment Subcommittee
  2. CommitteeH11000

    Referred to Subcommittee on Health.

    Health Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  4. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

    Energy and Commerce Committee
  5. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  6. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House