Medicare would cover peer support for mental health and substance use recovery.
Medicare would start covering peer support services for people dealing with mental health conditions or substance use disorders. This bill would allow certain health centers and clinics to bill Medicare for these services, which are currently not covered. It would also define what these services are and who can provide them.
Today, Medicare does not cover peer support services for people with mental health conditions or substance use disorders. There are also no official definitions for these services or the specialists who provide them. If this bill becomes law, Medicare would start covering these services when provided by certain health centers and clinics. It would also establish clear definitions for peer support services and specialists. These changes would begin on January 1, 2027.
S 3521 · 119th Congress · December 17, 2025 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 8/10
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