Increase Mental Health Benefits for Medicare Recipients

With the Mental Health Crisis rising at an alarming rate in America, there is no better time than right now to demand change, to increase resources, and expand prevention programs for those battling behavioral health issues. Statistics have shown that mental health illnesses are more likely to strike indigenous and economically underprivileged communities than any other group in America. For a time such as this, it is absolutely crucial that we raise the bar for resources and increase funding for recipients of Medicare who are seeking treatment for Mental Health Care Professionals. Medicare (which is provided by the Social Security Administration and funded by Taxpayers- FICA Tax) only covers partial treatment and diagnostic tests which I believe is hardly a long-lasting or effective solution to one of the most detrimental causes in our nation. We need to answer the call to action and increase benefits for recipients who are unable to afford necessary services such as psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, behavioral therapy, holistic medication, behavioral medication, etc.