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This bill, known as the HEADs UP Act of 2025 (Healthcare Extension and Accessibility for Developmentally disabled and Underserved Population Act), aims to improve healthcare services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The bill amends the Public Health Service Act to include individuals with developmental disabilities as a special medically underserved population, which will help them access comprehensive primary health services. Specifically, the bill authorizes the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to existing health centers to establish new delivery sites that provide primary and specialized healthcare services, including dental care, for people with developmental disabilities. The legislation requires that these health centers offer specialized treatment and that the grants supplement, not replace, existing healthcare expenditures. The bill also ensures these services are included in considerations for health professional shortage areas and authorizes $15 million in funding annually through 2030 to support these efforts. The term "developmental disability" is defined by referencing the Developmental Disabilities Assistance and Bill of Rights Act of 2000, ensuring a consistent and legal definition of the population being served.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/3409/all-info