Expanding Medicaid Coverage for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment.
This act aims to expand Medicaid coverage to include treatment for psychiatric and substance use disorders for individuals in specialized institutions. This will provide more citizens with access to essential healthcare, potentially improving their quality of life and supporting their recovery.
Key points
Medicaid will cover treatment costs for psychiatric and substance use disorders in inpatient facilities.
The change applies to individuals already eligible for Medicaid and enrolled in managed care plans.
The act takes effect upon enactment, providing immediate access to new benefits.
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