The Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act (S. 923), introduced by Senator Bennet and Chairman Wyden, takes an important step by applying MHPAEA to Medicare Parts C and D.
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I introduced the Better Mental Health Care for Americans Act with Chair Wyden this year to address this issue.
There is absolutely no reason why Medicare Advantage plans should treat mental and behavioral health services differently than physical health services.
Mental Health Care for Americans Act, which would require accuracy and transparency in Medicare Advantage provider directories.
I would like to see an authentic and deep, committed investment into young, beginning, small, traditional, Indigenous, land-based farmers of color by the USDA.
Senator Marshall and I introduced a bill just earlier today--we can do two things at once.
I think answering that question is going to be so vital for the next generation of Americans and the generations coming after that.
It is a risky business, capital-intensive business, and if we are not in business then we are not producing food.
If it takes 80 hours for the possibility of receiving $1,700, I can see why someone would think twice before applying.





