Senate Bill 3999
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Mental and Behavioral Health Connectivity Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jun 18, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
3999
Congress
116
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Mental and Behavioral Health Connectivity Act
This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of certain telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill excludes mental and behavioral health services from restrictions that (1) require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in certain rural areas and to be a specific type of facility, (2) allow only certain types of health care practitioners to furnish such services, and (3) require the use of video technology.
June 18, 2020
06/18/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
06/18/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:13 PM