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US HR8543

Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act


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Introduced
05/23/2024
In Committee
05/31/2024
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. The bill establishes a Medicaid prospective payment system for CCBHCs and requires the development and implementation of a similar Medicare prospective payment system. It also provides grants to support the establishment and operation of CCBHCs and authorizes technical assistance and data infrastructure to facilitate the implementation of the CCBHC model.

Committee Categories

Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (14)

Last Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (on 05/31/2024)

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