Bills · HR 3808
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 3808Health
Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act
INTRO JUN 6· LAST ACTION JUN 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because many older adults, especially those in nursing homes, face significant mental health challenges like depression, anxiety, or difficulty adjusting to changes in their lives. However, getting adequate mental health care in these settings can be difficult due to current payment structures.
If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better access to vital mental health services for seniors, potentially improving their overall well-being and quality of life. Without this change, mental health support in nursing homes might remain limited, as facilities and providers may not be incentivized to offer services that are not directly reimbursed by Medicare, leaving many seniors with unmet needs.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Allows clinical social worker services provided to residents in skilled nursing facilities to be billed separately to Medicare, rather than being part of the facility's overall payment.
This change makes it more financially feasible for clinical social workers to offer mental health services in nursing homes, potentially increasing availability for residents.
PROVISION 02
Expands the types of services Medicare will pay clinical social workers for, specifically including 'health and behavior assessment and intervention' services.
This broadens the scope of mental health and behavioral support that clinical social workers can provide and be reimbursed for, addressing a wider range of patient needs.
PROVISION 03
Sets an effective date of January 1, 2026, for these changes to take effect.
This provides a clear timeline for when the new rules regarding Medicare coverage for clinical social worker services will begin.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUN 6
Introduced in House
JUN 6
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 3808
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJun 6, 2025
Last actionJun 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · HOUSE · INTRODUCED JUN 6, 2025
House BillHR 3808Health
Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act
INTRODUCED JUN 6, 2025· LAST ACTION JUN 6, 2025
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READING
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