To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for clinical psychologist services models to be tested by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes.

Bill: 115-hr-5790
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large]
Introduced: 2018-05-15
Policy area: Health
Subjects: Congressional oversight

Emergency communications systems

Government studies and investigations

Health promotion and preventive care

Medicare

Mental health
Latest action: action_date: 2018-05-31
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summaries:
action_date: 2018-05-15
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>This bill specifies that the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation may test models to: (1) help individuals learn about the availability of psychologist services under Medicare, and (2) explore the use of a behavioral health help-line that is available 24-7 to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and emergency department visits through treatment education.</p> <p>The Government Accountability Office must report on the availability of behavioral health services under Medicare. </p>

tv_txt: I 115th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5790 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES May 15, 2018 Mrs. Noem (for herself and Ms. Judy Chu of California ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce , and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned A BILL To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to provide for clinical psychologist services models to be tested by the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation, and for other purposes.

1. Clinical psychologist services models under the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation; GAO study and report (a) CMI models Section 1115A(b)(2)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315a(b)(2)(B) ) is amended by adding at the end the following new clauses: (xxv) Supporting ways to familiarize individuals with the availability of coverage under part B of title XVIII for qualified psychologist services (as defined in section 1861(ii)). (xxvi) Exploring ways to avoid unnecessary hospitalizations or emergency department visits for mental and behavioral health services (such as for treating depression) through use of a 24-hour, 7-day a week help line that may inform individuals about the availability of treatment options, including the availability of qualified psychologist services (as defined in section 1861(ii)). . (b) GAO study and report Not later than 18 months after the date of the enactment of this Act, the Comptroller General of the United States shall conduct a study, and submit to Congress a report, on mental and behavioral health services under the Medicare program under title XVIII of the Social Security Act, including an examination of the following: (1) Information about services furnished by psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and other professionals. (2) Information about ways that Medicare beneficiaries familiarize themselves about the availability of Medicare payment for qualified psychologist services (as defined in section 1861(ii) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395x(ii) ) and ways that the provision of such information could be improved.