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Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act (S-1797) · Congress.wiki

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Introduced in Senate

May 15, 2025•3 pages

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AI Summary

Recognizes clinical social worker services separately from the skilled nursing facility (SNF) prospective payment system and expands the set of clinical social worker services covered under Medicare to include specific health and behavior assessment and intervention services identified by HCPCS codes. These changes take effect for items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2026, and are intended to improve access to mental health services for Medicare beneficiaries receiving care in or around SNF settings.

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Senate Votes

Pending Committee

May 15, 2025

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S2954)

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United StatesSenate Bill 1797S 1797

Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act

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Introduced May 15, 2025 by John A. Barrasso · Last progress May 15, 2025

Pennsylvaniarepresentative·Brian K. Fitzpatrick

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Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act

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13 cosponsors·Updated 3/8/2026·Last progress June 6, 2025