SEC. 1307. EXCLUDING CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER SERVICES FROM COVERAGE UNDER THE MEDICARE SKILLED NURSING FACILITY PROSPECTIVE PAYMENT SYSTEM AND CONSOLIDATED PAYMENT.

[a] In General- Section- 1888[e][2][A][ii] of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395yy[e][2][A][ii]] is amended by inserting 'clinical social worker services,' after 'qualified psychologist services,'.

[b] Conforming Amendment- Section- 1861[hh][2] of the Social Security Act [42 U.S.C. 1395x[hh][2]] is amended by striking 'and other than services furnished to an inpatient of a skilled nursing facility which the facility is required to provide as a requirement for participation'.

[c] Effective Date- The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after July 1, 2010.