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DemocratBill · H.R. 4619· House(119-HR-4619)

Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025

Rep. Tonko
Age: 77 years
New York
Introduced
7/22/2025
Last activity
7/22/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
Paul Tonko
Cosponsors
Democrat - 3Republican - 3
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the ``Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Equity Act of 2025'', aims to amend the Social Security Act. It seeks to remove the current 190-day lifetime limit for inpatient psychiatric hospital services under Medicare. The changes would modify specific paragraphs within Section 1812 of the Social Security Act. If passed, these amendments would take effect for services provided on or after January 1, 2027.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this make mental health care easier to get?+8

    The bill eliminates the 190-day lifetime limit for inpatient psychiatric hospital services to ensure continuous access to mental health care.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6

    The bill expands coverage for Medicare beneficiaries who may require long-term inpatient psychiatric care.

  • Would retired people be better off under this?+6

    The bill removes service caps on inpatient psychiatric hospital services for retirees enrolled in Medicare.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.