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Removing the 190-day lifetime limit for Medicare psychiatric hospital care

This bill removes the 190-day lifetime cap on inpatient psychiatric hospital services for Medicare beneficiaries. It ensures that individuals requiring long-term mental health care can continue to receive treatment without losing their insurance coverage.
Key points
Elimination of the 190-day lifetime limit for inpatient psychiatric hospital care.
The changes apply to services provided on or after January 1, 2027.
Ensures continuous access to mental health treatment for Medicare beneficiaries.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026
Print number: S 4076
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2026-03-12