What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 4619.
Medicare: Eliminating Lifetime Limit for Inpatient Psychiatric Care
This bill removes the current 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services covered by Medicare. This means individuals using Medicare will be able to receive necessary inpatient psychiatric care without worrying about exceeding a day limit, improving access to long-term mental health support.
Key points
Removes the 190-day lifetime limit for inpatient psychiatric hospital services under Medicare.
Ensures unlimited access to inpatient psychiatric care for Medicare beneficiaries.
Changes become effective on January 1, 2027.
Status:
Introduced
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