Brooklyn Congressmember Nicole Malliotakis has introduced bipartisan legislation known as the COMPLETE Care Act (H.R. 2509), aimed at expanding mental health care access for Medicare beneficiaries. The bill proposes increasing reimbursement rates for primary care providers over three years, encouraging the integration of services including psychiatry and substance abuse care within primary care settings. With rising concerns over mental health issues among seniors, Malliotakis emphasizes the importance of this legislation in combating increasing rates of depression, suicides, and substance abuse, showcasing a collaborative effort among both Democratic and Republican lawmakers.
The COMPLETE Care Act aims to support primary care providers by increasing reimbursement rates to facilitate mental health care access for Medicare beneficiaries.
As rates of depression, substance abuse, and suicides rise, the bill seeks to integrate mental health services into primary care to improve care access.
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