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Addiction Treatment Support: Expanding Medicaid Access and Youth Programs.

This act aims to improve access to substance use disorder treatment. It allows states to offer Medicaid coverage for inpatient treatment to individuals aged 22-64. Additionally, it establishes a grant program to expand youth addiction treatment facilities for those under 21, especially in underserved communities.
Key points
States can now choose to provide Medicaid coverage for inpatient substance use disorder treatment for individuals aged 22-64.
Pregnant women receiving addiction treatment can continue to receive services for longer periods, even after pregnancy ends, if medically necessary.
Grants will be available to states to expand existing youth addiction treatment facilities for individuals under 21, prioritizing rural and medically underserved areas.
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Print number: 117_HR_7156
Sponsor: Rep. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11]
Process start date: 2022-03-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7156.

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 2022-03-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can now choose to provide Medicaid coverage for inpatient substance use disorder treatment for individuals aged 22-64.
  • Pregnant women receiving addiction treatment can continue to receive services for longer periods, even after pregnancy ends, if medically necessary.
  • Grants will be available to states to expand existing youth addiction treatment facilities for individuals under 21, prioritizing rural and medically underserved areas.
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. Foster, Bill [D-IL-11].

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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