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Mental and Behavioral Health Connectivity Act

USA116th CongressS-3999| Senate 
| Updated: 6/18/2020
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Jun 18, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • June 18, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

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.
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Timeline
Jun 18, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jun 18, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • June 18, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 18, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Angus S. King

Angus S. King

Independent Senator

Maine

Cosponsors (4)
Jeanne Shaheen (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)Doug Jones (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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