Medicare Coverage of Licensed Professional Counselors – Bill Introduced in 113th Congress has been shelved for over a year. S. 562—the “Seniors Mental Health Access Improvement Act of 2013″ Sponsors: Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Senator John Barrasso (R-WY). Go to the ACA site to learn how you can advocate for this bill: http://www.counseling.org/government-affairs/public-policy/public-policy-news-view/position-papers/2013/03/19/medicare-coverage-of-licensed-professional-counselors-bill-introduced-in-113th-congress#sthash.QHe7Gv2y.dpuf