Keep Kids in Schools Act

S. 2210/HR 4131 - Better Care Better Jobs Act: Support inclusion of improved Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS) in any infrastructure package, including increased coverage for occupational therapy services under Home and Community Based Services and protection of the habilitation benefit. HR 1868 - A bill to prevent across-the-board direct spending cuts and for other purposes: Support for delaying Medicare Sequester and passage of bill. S 1315/HR 3630 - The Lymphedema Treatment At: Support passage. HR 5536 - Stabilizing Medicare Access to Rehabilitation and Therapy (SMART) Act: Advocated for passage HR 2168/S3193 - Expanded Telehealth Access Act: Advocated for passage. S. 368/HR 1332 - Telehealth Modernization Act: Advocated for passage. S. 610-Protecting Medicare and American Farmers from Sequester Cuts Act and H.R. 6413-Supporting Health Care Providers During the COVID-19 Pandemic Act: Advocated for policies to prevent cuts to the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS), scheduled to take effect on January 1, 2022, including reform of the MPFS. HR 1990/S 2556 - Medicare Orthotics and Prosthetics Patient-Centered Care Act: Lobbied for changes to the bills to ensure the legislation does not disrupt the ability of occupational therapy practitioners to provide and bill for orthotics and prosthetics and related services under Medicare. No bill number: advocated for inclusion of language in Senate mental health legislation, directing CMS to put forward guidance clarifying that occupational therapy services can be provided to a person with a mental or behavioral health diagnosis under Medicare and Medicaid. No bill number: advocated for inclusion of language in Senate mental health legislation requiring an occupational therapy evaluation for anyone with dementia who lives in a skilled nursing or long-term care facility, or who is newly diagnosed with schizophrenia.

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Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE