The candidate will support legislation to increase Medicare reimbursement rates for clinical social workers, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors from 75 percent to 85 percent of the Physician Fee Schedule for covered mental health services.

The legislation would increase Medicare reimbursement rates for clinical social workers (CSWs), marriage and family therapists (MFTs), and mental health counselors (MHCs) from 75 percent to 85 percent of the Physician Fee Schedule amount for covered mental health services.

Fitzpatrick introduced legislation to raise Medicare payment rates for certain mental health providers to expand access to care.

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