Expanded Medicare Coverage for Mental Health Therapists and Counselors
This new law expands Medicare to cover services provided by marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors. This means seniors and people with disabilities covered by Medicare will have easier access to mental health support, potentially improving their well-being and quality of life. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2022.
Key points
Medicare will now cover services from marriage and family therapists and mental health counselors.
Increased access to mental health services for Medicare beneficiaries, including in rural clinics and hospices.
Therapies will be paid at 80% of the actual charge or 75% of the psychologist's rate, reducing patient costs.
These services will be available starting January 1, 2022.
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