H.R. 5217

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove certain limitations on the delivery of behavioral health services at rural health clinics under the Medicare program.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 8, 2025 · Sponsor: Ms. Tokuda

Table of contents

• H.R. 5217
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Exception to behavioral health limitation

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025.

SEC. 2. Exception to behavioral health limitation

• (a) In general
  • Section 1861(aa)(2) of the Social Security Act () is amended, in the first sentence in the matter following subparagraph (K), by striking . 42 U.S.C. 1395x(aa)(2)
• (b) Effective date
  • The amendment made by subsection (a) shall apply beginning January 1, 2027.