CBO Estimate for an Amendment in the Nature of a Substitute for H.R. 6331, the Medicare Improvements  for Patients & Providers Act of 2008

June 24, 2008 The Medicare Improvements for Patients and Providers Act of 2008, House Resolution, (H.R. 6331), became law on July 15, 2008. The bill specifies numerous changes to Medicare for 2008 and beyond. Key changes include phasing out a 50% co-payment for mental health services to the 20% currently charged for traditional medical services. This analysis by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) lists all areas of the bill and CBO estimates of spending in each area . . .