S.3371 - TRICARE Mental Health Care Access Act

A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve access to mental health care counselors under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve access to mental health care counselors under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes. as introduced.
  • Short: TRICARE Mental Health Care Access Act as introduced.

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5/13/2010--Introduced.TRICARE Mental Health Care Access Act - Amends the TRICARE program (a Department of Defense [DOD] managed care program) to authorize referrals to licensed or certified mental health counselors under the program for spouses and dependents of members of the Armed Forces

Official Summary

5/13/2010--Introduced.TRICARE Mental Health Care Access Act - Amends the TRICARE program (a Department of Defense [DOD] managed care program) to authorize referrals to licensed or certified mental health counselors under the program for spouses and dependents of members of the Armed Forces serving on active duty for more than 30 days. Authorizes DOD to enter into personal services contracts with mental health counselors. Makes applicable to such counselors DOD licensure requirements for health care professionals. Provides licensing and related requirements for such counselors practicing under TRICARE.

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08/15/10
Waiting Room USA Magazine – Online Edition » Blog Archive » SENATE ...

S.3371 : TRICARE Mental Health Care Access Act. A bill to amend title 10, United States Code, to improve access to mental health care counselors under the TRICARE program, and for other purposes. Sponsor: Sen McCaskill, Claire [MO.

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07/24/10
Sen. Hagan co-sponsors military health care bill | Salisbury, NC ...

Suicide rates for service men and women are at an all time high. The TRICARE Mental Health Care Access Act, S. 3371, would remove the TRICARE physician referral and supervision requirement, the press release said. ...

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06/17/10
Follow up to TRICARE bills S.3371 & H.R. 3839- AdultSpan Counseling

Please be sure to follow up and contact your representative to cosponsor S. 3371 (Senators) or H.R. 3839 (Representatives) in order to help address the mental health needs of our nation's veterans. If you are in Nebraska, click here to ...

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