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Introduced
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
In Committee
02/27/2023
02/27/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid Program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to remove the exclusion of Medicaid coverage for items and services provided to patients in an institution for mental diseases (IMD). It requires states to submit a plan to the Secretary of Health and Human Services detailing their strategies to increase access to outpatient and community-based behavioral health care, enhance crisis stabilization services, improve data sharing and coordination between providers, and ensure appropriate levels of care and treatment in the least restrictive environment. The bill also requires states to report annually on the costs, utilization, and outcomes for individuals receiving care in IMDs and inpatient psychiatric hospitals.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (12)
Grace Napolitano (D)*,
Nanette Barragán (D),
Salud Carbajal (D),
Tony Cárdenas (D),
John Duarte (R),
Jimmy Gomez (D),
Josh Harder (D),
Sydney Kamlager-Dove (D),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Linda Sánchez (D),
Brad Sherman (D),
Susan Wild (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. (on 02/27/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1201/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1201/BILLS-118hr1201ih.pdf |
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