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H.R.4037

Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act.

Introduced·6/17/25

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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History

Jun 17, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Jun 17, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.