PEERS Act of 2025
Sponsored By: Senator Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
Introduced
Summary
Adds Medicare coverage for peer support services and sets certification rules for peer specialists while limiting coverage to certain community providers. This bill would let Medicare recognize peer support services delivered through certified community clinics and define who qualifies as a peer support specialist.
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Bill Overview
Analyzed Economic Effects
1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.
Medicare covers peer support services
If enacted, this bill would add "peer support services" to Medicare coverage when given at certain clinics starting January 1, 2027. Medicare beneficiaries diagnosed with a mental health condition or a substance use disorder would be able to receive peer support at rural health clinics, Federally qualified health centers, community mental health centers, and certified community behavioral health clinics. The bill would also define peer support services and require peer support specialists to be certified under state rules or a Secretary-approved process consistent with national guidelines and SAMHSA core competencies. At the same time, Medicare would not cover peer support services that are furnished outside the listed clinic types.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]
NV • D
Cosponsors
Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
LA • R
Sponsored 12/17/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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