Senate
Jun 18, 2020

Mental and Behavioral Health Connectivity Act

Summary

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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.

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Introduced(6/18/20)
Committee
Passed House
Passed Senate
President
Law

Sponsor

AK

Mr. King

Senate (I) Maine

Cosponsors (4)

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Jun 18, 2020