H.R. 4037 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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, Jun 17, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryIncreases awareness of occupational therapy mental health coverage
The bill directs Medicare officials to spread the word about a health benefit that might not be widely known. It requires them to do outreach and education about the fact that Medicare covers occupational therapy services for people dealing with mental health problems or substance use disorders.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare and struggling with mental health or substance use issues, this could help you learn that occupational therapy is an option covered by your insurance. Right now many people with Medicare don't realize this coverage exists, so the outreach is meant to help those who might benefit actually find out about it.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jun 17, 2025)
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to conduct outreach on Medicare coverage of occupational therapy services to treat substance use or mental health disorders.
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4037
A BILL
Occupational Therapy Mental Health Parity Act.
Sponsor: Rep. Timothy M. Kennedy (D-NY-26) · Introduced Jun 17, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jun 17, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.”