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Permanent Medicaid for Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Treatment

This bill aims to ensure permanent access to medical assistance for individuals in mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities. It also extends the maximum length of stay in such facilities, potentially leading to better and longer care for those in need.
Key points
Makes permanent the option for states to provide Medicaid assistance for individuals in certain mental health institutions.
Increases the maximum length of stay in these facilities from 30 to 45 days, allowing for more comprehensive treatment.
Allows states to combine different authorities to provide even longer stays in facilities when necessary.
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Additional Information
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to make permanent the State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases, and for other purposes.
Print number: HR 7378
Sponsor: Rep. Burgess, Michael C. [R-TX-26]
Process start date: 2022-04-04