Senate Bill 2892
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Peer Support Enhancement and Evaluation Review Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 22, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2892
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Peer Support Enhancement and Evaluation Review Act
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the provision of peer support services by states under Medicaid. The report must include information relating to coverage (e.g., payment models), the effects of such coverage (e.g., on overall health care costs), and recommendations for improving access to peer support services under Medicaid.
May 22, 2018
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05/22/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
05/22/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:29 PM