Bill · H.R. 4037· House(119-HR-4037)

Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act.

Age: 50 years

New York

Introduced: 6/17/2025
Last activity: 6/17/2025 — 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.
Sponsored by: Timothy Kennedy
Cosponsors: - 10 - 3

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill is titled the "Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act." It aims to clarify how occupational therapy is covered under the Medicare program. The legislation directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to take specific actions regarding education and outreach. This must occur within one year after the Act is enacted. The focus is on occupational therapy services used to treat substance use or mental health disorder diagnoses. These services are identified using applicable Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) codes.

Yes· 3 of 6

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+4
The bill benefits seniors by clarifying Medicare coverage for occupational therapy related to mental health or substance use.
Would retired people be better off under this?+4
The bill directly aids Medicare beneficiaries, a group largely composed of retirees, by clarifying essential service coverage.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+3
Improving access to mental health-related occupational therapy supports individuals with various functional needs.