Improved Access to Mental Health Services under Medicare
This act aims to improve access to mental health services for individuals covered by the Medicare program. It increases the reimbursement rate for clinical social workers and expands the scope of services they can provide, including for residents of skilled nursing facilities. These changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2022, meaning more people will be able to access needed support.
Key points
Increased reimbursement for clinical social workers providing services under Medicare, potentially encouraging more professionals to work within the system.
Expanded scope of mental health services provided by clinical social workers, including diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses and health and behavior assessment and intervention.
Enabling clinical social workers to provide services to residents of skilled nursing facilities, improving access to mental health care for this population.
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