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Introduced
05/25/2023
05/25/2023
In Committee
05/26/2023
05/26/2023
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 extend the requirement for State Medicaid plans to provide coverage for medication-assisted treatment.
AI Summary
This bill, the Extending Access to Addiction Treatment Act, proposes to amend the Social Security Act to extend the requirement for state Medicaid plans to provide coverage for medication-assisted treatment from 2025 to 2035. Medication-assisted treatment refers to the use of medications, in combination with counseling and behavioral therapies, to treat substance use disorders. This extension aims to ensure continued access to these critical treatments for individuals struggling with addiction through the Medicaid program.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/26/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/3736/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr3736/BILLS-118hr3736ih.pdf |
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