McKnight’s Senior Living February 1, 2024
Seniors are less likely than younger cohorts to use mental health services, but that may often be due to a lack of accessibility.
In order to make sure seniors are getting mental health treatment they need, a bipartisan group of US Senators have reintroduced a bill that would remove current restrictions on virtual mental healthcare — telemental health — for Medicare recipients.
The bill, named the Telemental Health Care Access Act, would remove the requirement of having at least one-person visit before getting Medicare coverage for digital mental health services.
Easier access to telehealth mental health services could also allow senior living operators to make more referrals for residents; most facilities do not currently offer mental health services...
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