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Medicare: No more 190-day limit for inpatient mental health care

This act removes the current 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services covered by the Medicare program. This means individuals using Medicare will be able to receive necessary inpatient psychiatric care for longer periods without worrying about exceeding a day limit. These changes will take effect on January 1, 2023, providing greater support for citizens' mental health.
Key points
Eliminates the 190-day lifetime limit for inpatient psychiatric hospital services under Medicare.
Ensures unlimited access to inpatient psychiatric care for Medicare beneficiaries.
Changes will be effective starting January 1, 2023.
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Additional Information
Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2021
Print number: S 3061
Sponsor: Sen. Collins, Susan M. [R-ME]
Process start date: 2021-10-25