Bill117th CongressFiled Sep 27, 2022Health
S. 4965
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Sep 27, 2022)
This bill permanently removes in-person evaluation requirements for mental health telehealth services under Medicare.
What just happenedSep 27, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK](R-AK)Sponsor
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