Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act clarifies Medicare coverage for occupational therapy services treating mental health and substance use.
The Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act aims to clarify coverage of occupational therapy under the Medicare program. It mandates the Secretary of Health and Human Services to educate stakeholders about Medicare Benefit Policy Manual provisions related to occupational therapy services for mental health and substance use disorders. This education and outreach must occur within one year of the Act's enactment, using applicable Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes.
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