To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral services.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires expanding eligibility for incentives to practice in rural and underserved areas Section 1833(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C and requires eliminating unnecessary oversight and approval requirements for behavioral health services provided by clinical psychologists Section 1835(a)(2)(E)(iii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes, compliance mandates, and delegation of rulemaking. The main policy areas are Agriculture, Finance, and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill would take on compliance duties, and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires expanding eligibility for incentives to practice in rural and underserved areas Section 1833(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
- Requires eliminating unnecessary oversight and approval requirements for behavioral health services provided by clinical psychologists Section 1835(a)(2)(E)(iii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires expanding eligibility for incentives to practice in rural and underserved areas Section 1833(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C and requires eliminating unnecessary oversight and approval requirements for behavioral health services provided by clinical psychologists Section 1835(a)(2)(E)(iii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Agriculture, Finance, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires expanding eligibility for incentives to practice in rural and underserved areas Section 1833(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C and requires eliminating unnecessary oversight and approval requirements for behavioral health services provided by clinical psychologists Section 1835(a)(2)(E)(iii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Regulated entities and members of the public affected by the bill
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
- Businesses and employers affected by the bill
- Agricultural producers and rural communities affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Brown (for himself, Ms. Collins, Mr. Heinrich, and Mr. …
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