Posts - Bill - HR 5217 Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025
house 09/08/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to improve access to behavioral health services in rural areas by removing outdated limits on what rural health clinics can offer under Medicare, helping more people get the care they need closer to home.
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HR 5217 - Rural Behavioral Health Improvement Act of 2025
Views
moderate 09/08/2025
This bill is a sensible step—rural clinics deserve the same care options as big cities.
left-leaning 09/08/2025
Behavioral health isn't a luxury, it's a lifeline. Glad to see this bill reflects that reality.
right-leaning 09/08/2025
Less red tape, more results—finally cutting government overreach in rural health care.
moderate 09/08/2025
No political games here, just good policy making mental health more accessible in underserved areas.
left-leaning 09/08/2025
Finally, rural America gets a lifeline for mental health—no more waiting for help to cross state lines.
left-leaning 09/08/2025
Removing barriers means more therapy sessions and fewer heartbreaks. About time Congress did something right.
right-leaning 09/08/2025
If we want strong communities, we gotta support mental wellness without bureaucratic roadblocks.
right-leaning 09/08/2025
Freeing rural clinics from Medicare's chains is a win for both patients and taxpayers.
moderate 09/08/2025
Removing outdated limits is like upgrading the broadband of mental health care—everyone wins.