Sen. Cassidy Introduces Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026
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2026-03-27
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-LA, has introduced the Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026, aiming to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare program. This legislative move seeks to enhance access to essential mental health care for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those facing severe mental health challenges.
The current limitation restricts many individuals from receiving the . . .
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WASHINGTON, March 27 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-LA, has introduced the Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026, aiming to eliminate the 190-day lifetime limit on inpatient psychiatric hospital services under the Medicare program. This legislative move seeks to enhance access to essential mental health care for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly those facing severe mental health challenges.
The current limitation restricts many individuals from receiving the . . .
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