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News: 'Folks in Wyoming's small towns already travel long distances to receive care,' Thomas said. 'With additional practitioners available, access should be a little closer to home.'
Congress examined the issue in 2000, asking the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission whether it should allow Medicare to cover 'nonphysician providers of health mental health services.' The panel concluded, by a 12-2 vote, that it should not.
It said the major roadblock for Medicare beneficiaries needing mental health services was the program's co-payment, which requires patients to foot half the bill.
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