Mental and Behavioral Health Connectivity Act This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of certain telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill excludes mental and behavioral health services from restrictions that (1) require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in certain rural areas and to be a specific type of facility, (2) allow only certain types of health care practitioners to furnish such services, and (3) require the use of video technology.
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Timeline
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Health care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareMental healthRural conditions and development
Mental and Behavioral Health Connectivity Act
USA116th CongressS-3999| Senate
| Updated: 6/18/2020
Mental and Behavioral Health Connectivity Act This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of certain telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill excludes mental and behavioral health services from restrictions that (1) require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in certain rural areas and to be a specific type of facility, (2) allow only certain types of health care practitioners to furnish such services, and (3) require the use of video technology.
Health care coverage and accessHealth facilities and institutionsHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareMental healthRural conditions and development