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Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2228| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2021
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (9)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 This bill allows for Medicare payment of outpatient critical access hospital (CAH) services consisting of telehealth behavioral therapy, including (1) audio-only services, if an individual does not have access to technology with both audio and visual capabilities; and (2) services provided to an individual who has not received in-person care at the CAH, if there is a plan of care that includes an in-person visit not later than one year after telehealth services are provided.
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Timeline
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6202: Telehealth Extension Act of 2021
Health care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHospital careInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareMental healthRural conditions and development

Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2228| House 
| Updated: 3/29/2021
Rural Behavioral Health Access Act of 2021 This bill allows for Medicare payment of outpatient critical access hospital (CAH) services consisting of telehealth behavioral therapy, including (1) audio-only services, if an individual does not have access to technology with both audio and visual capabilities; and (2) services provided to an individual who has not received in-person care at the CAH, if there is a plan of care that includes an in-person visit not later than one year after telehealth services are provided.
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Timeline
Mar 26, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mar 26, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • March 26, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • March 26, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • March 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Daniel T. Kildee

Daniel T. Kildee

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (9)
Adrian Smith (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ashley Hinson (Republican)Brad R. Wenstrup (Republican)Ron Kind (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Troy Balderson (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6202: Telehealth Extension Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careHospital careInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareMental healthRural conditions and development