Bills · HR 2509
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 2509Health
COMPLETE Care Act
INTRO MAR 31· LAST ACTION MAR 31
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because mental health care is often hard to access, especially for seniors, and there's a growing need for it. Many people find it difficult to navigate separate systems for physical and mental health, or they face stigma associated with seeking mental health treatment. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly increase the number of primary care doctors who offer mental health support, making it a routine part of a regular check-up.
This could lead to earlier detection and treatment of mental health conditions, better overall health outcomes, and a more holistic approach to patient care. If it doesn't become law, the current system, which often separates mental and physical health services and doesn't offer strong financial incentives for integration, would largely continue, potentially leaving many Medicare beneficiaries struggling to get the comprehensive care they need.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Increases Medicare payments for certain integrated behavioral health services provided by primary care doctors during 2027, 2028, and 2029.
This offers a direct financial incentive for primary care practices to expand their mental health offerings to Medicare patients.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to offer technical assistance to primary care practices to help them adopt behavioral health integration models.
This provides practical support and guidance, addressing potential barriers practices might face in integrating mental health care.
PROVISION 03
Waives the standard budget neutrality requirements for the increased Medicare payments, meaning the higher payments won't be offset by cuts elsewhere.
This ensures that the incentive payments are a true increase in funding for these services, rather than a redistribution of existing funds.
PROVISION 04
Appropriates funding for fiscal years 2025 through 2029 for the technical assistance program.
This guarantees that resources are available to provide the necessary support to primary care practices looking to integrate mental health services.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 31
R· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
55
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 90%
DEM 17 REP 14 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 31
Introduced in House
MAR 31
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 2509
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 31, 2025
Last actionMar 31, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025
House BillHR 2509Health
COMPLETE Care Act
INTRODUCED MAR 31, 2025· LAST ACTION MAR 31, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
3 min
COSPONSORS
31
COMPLEXITY
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