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US S2993

Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act


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Introduced
09/28/2023
In Committee
09/28/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend the Social Security Act and the Public Health Service Act to permanently authorize certified community behavioral health clinics, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill aims to permanently authorize certified community behavioral health clinics (CCBHCs) in the Medicaid program and provide for their coverage under the Medicare program. Specifically, it establishes CCBHC services as a Medicaid state plan option, creates a Medicaid prospective payment system for CCBHCs, and covers CCBHC services under Medicare, including the development of a prospective payment system. The bill also provides for operating grants to establish new CCBHCs and technical assistance to support their implementation. Overall, the goal is to ensure access to a comprehensive array of mental health and substance use disorder services through this new model of community-based behavioral health clinics.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (5)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 09/28/2023)

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