9/11 responders and survivors would get easier access to mental health care and a more stable health program.
This bill would make it easier for 9/11 responders and survivors to get mental health care by allowing more types of licensed providers to conduct evaluations. It would also update how the World Trade Center Health Program gets its money, aiming for more stable funding for people who rely on its services.
Currently, only physicians can approve mental health conditions for 9/11 responders and survivors in the World Trade Center Health Program. Deceased individuals are also included in enrollment counts, and the program's funding formula for future years is different. This bill would allow other licensed mental health providers to approve mental health conditions. It would also remove deceased individuals from enrollment counts. Additionally, it would update the funding formula for budget years 2026 through 2090 to better reflect program needs and enrollment.
HR 1410 · 119th Congress · February 18, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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