H.R. 2644 would amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for coverage of marriage and family therapist services under Medicare part B.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to edit the wikiMedicare Marriage and beFamily Therapist Services Improvement Act - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) of the firstSocial Security Act to provide a detailed summaryfor coverage of marriage and family therapist services under Medicare part B (Supplementary Medical Insurance) and for coverage of marriage and family therapist services provided in rural health clinics and hospice programs.

Amends Medicare part C (Miscellaneous) to exclude such services from the bill!)skilled nursing facility prospective payment system.

Authorizes marriage and family therapists to develop discharge plans for post-hospital services.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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Latest Major Action: 6/11/2007:6/18/2007: Referred to House committee.subcommittee. Status: Referred to the CommitteeSubcommittee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.Health.
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== Points in Favor ==

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