HR 4619
Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase access to inpatient mental healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries by eliminating the current 190-day lifetime limit on psychiatric hospital services. Currently, Medicare limits the number of days a patient can receive inpatient psychiatric care. This change would allow individuals to receive longer-term inpatient treatment when needed. The bill seeks to address disparities in mental healthcare access under Medicare.
Key provisions
- Eliminates the 190-day lifetime limit for inpatient psychiatric hospital services.
- Amends Section 1812 of the Social Security Act.
- The changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.
Who is affected
- Medicare beneficiaries
- Individuals receiving inpatient psychiatric care
- Healthcare providers offering inpatient psychiatric services
Notable changes
- Removes a longstanding restriction on the duration of inpatient mental health treatment.
- Expands the potential for longer-term inpatient care.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 4619
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare Program.
This Act may be cited as the Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025
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