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Expanding Mental and Behavioral Health Crisis Services Access

This act aims to improve access to urgent mental and behavioral health support. It establishes new care standards, ensures insurance coverage for crisis services, and supports the development of crisis infrastructure, enabling citizens to receive necessary help more quickly and easily.
Key points
Establishment of nationwide standards for mental health crisis services, available 24/7, without prior insurance authorization.
Expansion of Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, FEHB, and private health plans to cover crisis response services.
Financial support for states to develop crisis service infrastructure, including call centers, mobile teams, and stabilization facilities.
Creation of protocols for 911 dispatchers to better direct individuals in mental health crisis to appropriate services, rather than law enforcement.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_5611
Sponsor: Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large]
Process start date: 2021-10-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5611.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-10-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of nationwide standards for mental health crisis services, available 24/7, without prior insurance authorization.
  • Expansion of Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, FEHB, and private health plans to cover crisis response services.
  • Financial support for states to develop crisis service infrastructure, including call centers, mobile teams, and stabilization facilities.
  • Creation of protocols for 911 dispatchers to better direct individuals in mental health crisis to appropriate services, rather than law enforcement.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE-At Large].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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