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EASE Behavioral Health Services Act

USA117th CongressS-2112| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act or the EASE Behavioral Health Services Act This bill removes restrictions that require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in a rural area, and allows the home of a beneficiary to serve as the originating site, for behavioral health telehealth services under Medicare. The bill also expands the scope of required guidance, studies, and reports to address the provision of such services under Medicaid.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4036
Introduced in House
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • June 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4036
    Introduced in House

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4036: EASE Behavioral Health Services Act
Congressional oversightHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedicareMental health

EASE Behavioral Health Services Act

USA117th CongressS-2112| Senate 
| Updated: 6/17/2021
Enhance Access to Support Essential Behavioral Health Services Act or the EASE Behavioral Health Services Act This bill removes restrictions that require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in a rural area, and allows the home of a beneficiary to serve as the originating site, for behavioral health telehealth services under Medicare. The bill also expands the scope of required guidance, studies, and reports to address the provision of such services under Medicaid.
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Timeline
Jun 17, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Jun 17, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 22, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-4036
Introduced in House
  • June 17, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • June 17, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • June 22, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-4036
    Introduced in House
John Kennedy

John Kennedy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4036: EASE Behavioral Health Services Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightHealth care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicaidMedicareMental health