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Medicare Coverage for Peer Support Services in Mental Health and Addiction Recovery.

This law expands Medicare coverage to include peer support services for individuals dealing with mental health disorders or substance use disorders, effective January 1, 2025. This means Medicare beneficiaries will gain access to support provided by certified specialists who have personal recovery experience, aiding their integration and self-determination. Medicare will cover 80% of the approved costs for these services provided through specific health centers.
Key points
Medicare will begin paying for peer support services (help provided by individuals with lived recovery experience) for those with mental health or substance use issues.
These services will be available through Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural clinics, and community mental health centers.
The change takes effect on January 1, 2025, significantly improving access to behavioral health treatment for Medicare recipients.
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Print number: 118_S_3498
Sponsor: Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Process start date: 2023-12-13
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Promoting Effective and Empowering Recovery Services in Medicare Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3498.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-13.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicare will begin paying for peer support services (help provided by individuals with lived recovery experience) for those with mental health or substance use issues.
  • These services will be available through Federally Qualified Health Centers, rural clinics, and community mental health centers.
  • The change takes effect on January 1, 2025, significantly improving access to behavioral health treatment for Medicare recipients.
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 Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-26.

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