Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act.

The Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act aims to clarify how occupational therapy services are covered under the Medicare program . Specifically, it addresses services provided for the treatment of substance use or mental health disorders . The bill mandates that, within one year of its enactment, the Secretary of Health and Human Services must conduct comprehensive education and outreach to relevant stakeholders. This initiative will focus on the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual, ensuring clarity regarding the use of applicable Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes for these specific occupational therapy services.