The Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 eliminates the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under.
The Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services for Medicare beneficiaries. This change ensures that individuals receiving mental health care under Medicare are not restricted by a lifetime cap on their hospital stays. The amendments will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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