HR 2767 — SERVE Act
Last action — Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
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✓Introduced
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2In Committee
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3Passed House
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4Passed Senate
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5To Executive
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6Enacted
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.
Summary
Supporting Eating disorders Recovery through Vital Expansion Act or the SERVE Act This bill provides coverage of the treatment of eating disorders under the TRICARE program. The services include both inpatient and outpatient care and shall be furnished without regard to age of a military dependent or whether there is a primary diagnosis of the disorder. As part of the process for referrals for mental health evaluations of members, the Department of Defense (DOD) shall encourage commanders and supervisory personnel to undertake mental health early identification training, to include recognition of warning signs and symptoms of an eating disorder. DOD shall establish that a facility may receive expedited authorization to provide services if the facility is affiliated with an authorized TRICARE facility or provider and it only provides mental health services.
Bill Text
- Introduced Introduced in House Current html May 15, 2019
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This bill expands the types of health care services related to eating disorders for dependents of military members and revises treatment protocols for military members with eating disorders and substance dependencies.
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10 U.S.C. § 1077
, including, in accordance with subsection (i), eating disorders
This addition allows for treatment of eating disorders as part of the chronic conditions covered under health care services.
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10 U.S.C. § 1077
(i)(1) The provision of health care services for an eating disorder under subsection (a)(5) shall include treatment at facilities providing the following hospital-based or freestanding services: (A) Inpatient services. (B) Residential services. (C) Partial hospitalization services. (D) Intensive outpatient services. (E) Outpatient services.
New provisions detail the types of services that can be provided for eating disorders.
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10 U.S.C. § 1077
(2) A dependent may be provided health care services for an eating disorder under subsection (a)(5) without regard to-- (A) the age of the dependent; and (B) whether the dependent has a primary diagnosis of such disorder.
This change allows dependents to receive necessary eating disorder treatment regardless of age or primary diagnosis.
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10 U.S.C. § 1077
(3) In this section, the term 'eating disorder' has the meaning given that term in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 5th Edition (or successor edition), published by the American Psychiatric Association.
This defines what constitutes an 'eating disorder' for treatment purposes under the statute.
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10 U.S.C. § 1090
The Secretary of Defense→ (a) Identification and Treatment of Eating Disorders and Drug and Alcohol Dependence.--The Secretary of DefenseThis change clarifies the Secretary of Defense's responsibilities regarding both eating disorders and substance dependencies.
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10 U.S.C. § 1090
have an eating disorder or
This addition broadens the scope to include members who have eating disorders in treatment protocols.
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10 U.S.C. § 1090
(b) Facilities Available to Individuals With Eating Disorders.--For purposes of this section, 'necessary facilities' described in subsection (a) shall include the facilities described in section 1077(i)(1).
This specifies that facilities for treating eating disorders are included in those described earlier for treatment.
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10 U.S.C. § 1090
(c) Eligibility for Treatment.--The Secretary of Defense, and the Secretary of Homeland Security with respect to the Coast Guard when it is not operating as a service in the Navy, may not deny a member of the armed forces treatment for an eating disorder on the basis that such disorder is not the primary diagnosis of such member.
This ensures members cannot be denied treatment for eating disorders based solely on primary diagnosis criteria.
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10 U.S.C. § 1090
(d) Eating Disorder Defined.--In this section, the term 'eating disorder' has the meaning given that term in section 1077(i)(3).
This standardizes the definition of 'eating disorder' across sections for clarity.
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10 U.S.C. § 1090a
(3) encourage commanders and supervisory personnel to undertake mental health early identification training.
This encourages proactive training for mental health issues, including eating disorders, among leadership.
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10 U.S.C. § 1090a
(4) The term 'mental health early identification training' means a training designed to educate the trainee on-- (A) warning signs and symptoms of mental health illness, including an eating disorder; and (B) how to refer an individual for mental health treatment.
This establishes a formal definition for training aimed at recognizing and addressing mental health issues.
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10 U.S.C. § 1095g
Sec. 1095h. Expedited approval of certain facilities providing mental health services.
This adds a new section to expedite approvals for facilities that provide mental health services, enhancing care access.
Action History
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House
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Referred to the House Committee on Armed Services.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Military Personnel.
Sponsors
- Seth Moulton · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on
Sponsors (1)
- Moulton, Seth Democratic
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
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Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 2767 do?
- Supporting Eating disorders Recovery through Vital Expansion Act or the SERVE Act This bill provides coverage of the treatment of eating disorders under the TRICARE program. The services include both inpatient and outpatient care and shall be furnished without regard to age of a military dependent or whether there is a primary diagnosis of the disorder. As part of the process for referrals for mental health evaluations of members, the Department of Defense (DOD) shall encourage commanders and supervisory personnel to undertake mental health early identification training, to include recognition of warning signs and symptoms of an eating disorder. DOD shall establish that a facility may receive expedited authorization to provide services if the facility is affiliated with an authorized TRICARE facility or provider and it only provides mental health services.
- Who sponsors HR 2767?
- HR 2767 is sponsored by Moulton, Seth (Democratic).
- What is the current status of HR 2767?
- This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 2767?
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