Increased Federal Funding for Medicaid Behavioral Health Services
This act boosts federal funding for states to provide mental health and substance use services through Medicaid. The goal is to improve access, quality, and efficiency of these services for citizens, potentially leading to better care and shorter wait times.
Key points
States will receive more federal money for mental health and substance use services under Medicaid.
These additional funds must be used to expand and improve services, not to replace existing state funding.
States must enhance the capacity, efficiency, and quality of services, including through better provider payment rates and reduced staff turnover.
The federal government will regularly report on how states utilize these funds and the impact of the changes.
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