Medicare reimbursement & access
APA and APAPO represent the interests of psychology through ongoing advocacy with Congress and the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on issues such as coverage, reimbursement, eligibility and professional status. We work to resolve difficulties encountered by members in providing services to Medicare beneficiaries and obtaining reimbursement through the federal Medicare program. We utilize a multifaceted approach including direct communication with federal policy makers, issuing written comments, attending public forums and conducting outreach to insurance carriers.
- CMS proposes cuts to mental health services reimbursement
- Pressure needed on Medicare restoration during August Congressional recess
- Law Postpones SGR Payment Cut Again
- PQRI to Shift from Bonus Payment to Penalty Program
- June SGR cut blocked by House; Awaits Senate vote
- Medicare contractors have June 1 deadline for increasing psychotherapy payments
- Call for members to complete Medicare psychotherapy codes surveys
- Medicare Payment Cut Delayed until June
- Historic law includes psychotherapy payment restoration
- Hundreds of Psychology Leaders Take Messages to Capitol Hill
- Guidance from CMS on Contracting Privately to Provide Medicare Services
- Final Medicare Fee Schedule Rule Is a Mixed Bag for Psychology
- 2010 Medicare Payment Changes: Questions and Answers
- Final Rule on Inpatient Rehabilitation Facilities Reflects APA's Comments
- APA supports House health care reform legislation
- APAPO responds to Senate's first "options" paper on health care reform
- "Descriptions of policy options" released April 29, 2009
- Medicare should acknowledge the evaluation and management services already being provided by clinical psychologists
- Congress should restore Medicare mental health services cuts
- President signs bill postponing SGR cut
