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Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act

USA119th CongressS-2847| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Scott (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to undertake significant education and outreach efforts within one year of its enactment. The primary goal is to clarify existing Medicare coverage policies regarding occupational therapy services. These clarification efforts will specifically address services provided to individuals diagnosed with substance use or mental health disorders . The outreach will focus on the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual and the appropriate use of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to ensure proper billing and coverage for these essential therapies.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4712
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1592
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act
Jun 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4037
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4712
    Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1592
    Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act


  • June 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4037
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4037: Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act.

Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act

USA119th CongressS-2847| Senate 
| Updated: 9/17/2025
This legislative proposal directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to undertake significant education and outreach efforts within one year of its enactment. The primary goal is to clarify existing Medicare coverage policies regarding occupational therapy services. These clarification efforts will specifically address services provided to individuals diagnosed with substance use or mental health disorders . The outreach will focus on the Medicare Benefit Policy Manual and the appropriate use of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes to ensure proper billing and coverage for these essential therapies.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4712
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-1592
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act
Jun 17, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-4037
Introduced in House
Sep 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 17, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4712
    Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-1592
    Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act


  • June 17, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-4037
    Introduced in House


  • September 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 17, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Margaret Wood Hassan

Margaret Wood Hassan

Democratic Senator

New Hampshire

Cosponsors (1)
Tim Scott (Republican)

Finance Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 119-4037: Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted