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S. 671, The Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2009 (4 comments ↓)
S. 671 would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for the coverage of marriage and family therapist services and mental health counselor services under part B of the Medicare program.
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beecher129
April 5, 2009, 9:07pm (report abuse)Since most mental health counselors and marriage and family therapists charge lower rates than most psychologists or social workers, why not save money?
D. Brown, LPC
May 20, 2009, 2:10pm (report abuse)This bill makes total sense. LPCs and LMFTs have been covered by private insurance for many years. Medicare currently limits mental health coverage to social workers and psychologists. This bill would greatly expand the mental health treatment options for seniors.
Harold Love, LMHC
May 26, 2009, 10:51am (report abuse)This Bill should be passed in order to allow LMHCs to treat our seniors. LMHCs are equally qualified as social workers. I receive calls from people who could become clients, but have to decline becauseof Medicare. Please consider this Bill and pass it as soon as possible.
N. Nance, LMHC
August 11, 2009, 10:13am (report abuse)As 78 million baby boomers reach retirement age in the next 20 years,the demand for qualified providers will outweigh the supply if this important change does not occur.