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 expands the scope of services provided by clinical social workers and increases their reimbursement rates, potentially leading to greater availability and better quality of care. The changes will take effect on January 1, 2024.
Key points
Increased reimbursement for clinical social workers providing Medicare services from 75% to 85% of the psychologist's fee.
Inclusion of clinical social worker services in benefits available in skilled nursing facilities.
Expansion of the range of mental health services provided by clinical social workers to include additional service codes, such as health and behavior assessments.
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