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Introduced
05/22/2018
05/22/2018
In Committee
05/22/2018
05/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018
12/31/2018
Introduced Session
115th Congress
Bill Summary
Peer Support Enhancement and Evaluation Review Act This bill requires the Government Accountability Office to report on the provision of peer support services by states under Medicaid. The report must include information relating to coverage (e.g., payment models), the effects of such coverage (e.g., on overall health care costs), and recommendations for improving access to peer support services under Medicaid.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to report to Congress on the provision of peer support services under the Medicaid program. The report must include information on how states provide such coverage, the populations covered, payment models used, and available data on federal and state spending. It must also include information on selected states' experiences in providing Medicaid assistance for peer support services and whether they measure the effects on improving access to behavioral health services, early detection and prevention of behavioral health disorders, reducing chronic and comorbid conditions, and reducing overall health costs. The report must include recommendations for legislative and administrative actions to improve services and access to peer support services under Medicaid.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/22/2018)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-bill/2892/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2892/BILLS-115s2892is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/s2892/BILLS-115s2892is.pdf.pdf |
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