Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025

This bill would remove Medicare’s lifetime cap of 190 days for inpatient care in psychiatric hospitals. This means people on Medicare could get more days of hospital treatment for serious mental health needs without hitting a lifetime limit. The change aims to put mental health care on a more equal footing with other hospital care under Medicare.

Key points:

• Who is affected: People with Medicare who may need longer stays in psychiatric hospitals.
• What changes: The 190-day lifetime limit for inpatient psychiatric hospital services is eliminated, allowing coverage beyond that cap.
• When: Applies to services provided on or after January 1, 2027.