There has long been a gap in Medicare coverage for residential care for substance use disorders. Historically, Medicare has only covered hospital or outpatient programs for SUD care. However, a new piece of legislation dubbed the Residential Recovery for Seniors Act is looking to change that practice. The act would allow seniors with Medicare coverage to access non-hospital-based residential SUD care. Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced the new legislation in the Senate, and House Representative Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14) introduced it to the House.
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