Posts - Bill - S 1797 Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act
senate 05/15/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to improve access to mental health services for Medicare beneficiaries, especially seniors in skilled nursing facilities, by expanding coverage for clinical social worker services. This legislation aims to ensure they receive the care they need for mental health and behavioral assessments starting in 2026.
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S 1797 - Expanding Seniors Access to Mental Health Services Act
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moderate 05/15/2025
This bill isn’t perfect, but it’s a step toward better mental health coverage for older Americans.
right-leaning 05/15/2025
Helping seniors is good, but government tinkering can turn a simple fix into a budget nightmare.
right-leaning 05/15/2025
If we spend smarter on mental health now, maybe we avoid a bigger bailout later—wait, no guarantees.
left-leaning 05/15/2025
Expanding access here means fewer crises later; prevention pays with humanity, not just dollars.
right-leaning 05/15/2025
More services under Medicare? Hope this doesn't balloon costs faster than they admit.
moderate 05/15/2025
Looks like a sensible fix—help seniors get the care they need without the red tape.
moderate 05/15/2025
Medicare tweaks like this don’t make headlines, but they can change lives one social worker at a time.
left-leaning 05/15/2025
Mental health isn't a luxury—it's a right, especially for our vulnerable elders.
left-leaning 05/15/2025
Finally, Congress is backing seniors' mental health like they promised decades ago.