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H.R.5217

Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025

Introduced·9/8/25

The Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025 removes limitations on behavioral health services at rural health clinics under Medicare.

The Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025 amends title XVIII of the Social Security Act to eliminate certain restrictions on the provision of behavioral health services at rural health clinics under the Medicare program. This change aims to enhance access to mental health care in rural areas by allowing these clinics to offer a broader range of services. The amendment will take effect on January 1, 2027.

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History

Sep 8, 2025

House

Introduced in House

Sep 8, 2025

House

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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.