3/31/09
American Mental Health Counselors Association
801 N. Fairfax Street, Ste. 304
Alexandria, VA 22314

Medicare Mental Health Counseling Coverage Bills Introduced!

Congressional Background Information
Legislation has been introduced in both the House and Senate to establish Medicare coverage of licensed professional counselors. On March 23rd, Senators Blanche Lincoln (D-AR) and John Barrasso (R-WY) introduced S. 671, the “Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2009.” The next day, Representative Bart Gordon (D-TN) introduced H.R. 1693, identical legislation with the same title. The legislation would also establish coverage of licensed marriage and family therapists. AMHCA and ACA worked closely with Senators Lincoln and Barrasso, and with Congressman Gordon, on the development and preparation of the legislation. Continue reading →