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Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act.

USA119th CongressHR-4037| House 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
Timothy M. Kennedy

Timothy M. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (12)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8220
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act
Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Sep 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2847
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8220
    Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act


  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • September 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2847
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act.

USA119th CongressHR-4037| House 
| Updated: 6/17/2025
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.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8220
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act
Jun 17, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.
Sep 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-2847
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8220
    Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act


  • June 17, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 17, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.


  • September 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-2847
    Introduced in Senate
Timothy M. Kennedy

Timothy M. Kennedy

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (12)
John W. Mannion (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Donald G. Davis (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Robert P. Bresnahan (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

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