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Improved Access to Mental Health Care in Medicare

This act aims to increase awareness among doctors about mental health integration services available under Medicare. This means more seniors and people with disabilities can access the mental health care they need, improving their overall health and well-being.
Key points
Educating Doctors: The government will launch an outreach program to ensure doctors know how to bill for and provide mental health services under Medicare.
Increased Access to Care: This will help more Medicare beneficiaries, including those in rural areas, receive mental health services.
Monitoring Progress: The government will regularly report on how many people are using these services to assess the program's effectiveness.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8910
Sponsor: Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]
Process start date: 2022-09-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Behavioral Health Integration Awareness Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8910.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Educating Doctors: The government will launch an outreach program to ensure doctors know how to bill for and provide mental health services under Medicare.
  • Increased Access to Care: This will help more Medicare beneficiaries, including those in rural areas, receive mental health services.
  • Monitoring Progress: The government will regularly report on how many people are using these services to assess the program's effectiveness.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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