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US S2921

US S2921
Securing Flexibility to Treat Substance Use Disorders Act


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Introduced
05/22/2018
In Committee
05/22/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

Securing Flexibility to Treat Substance Use Disorders Act This bill provides statutory authority for states to receive federal Medicaid payment for monthly capitation payments to managed care organizations for services provided in institutions for mental diseases to enrollees aged 21 to 64. Such services must be provided for no longer than 15 days per month and in lieu of other services covered under the state Medicaid program.

AI Summary

This bill provides statutory authority for states to receive federal Medicaid payment for monthly capitation payments to managed care organizations for services provided in institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) to enrollees aged 21 to 64. The services must be provided for no longer than 15 days per month and in lieu of other services covered under the state Medicaid program. This allows Medicaid to cover inpatient treatment services in IMDs, which are typically excluded from Medicaid coverage.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/22/2018)

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