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Improved Access to Mental Health and Substance Use Crisis Services

This act aims to increase public awareness about rights to mental health and substance use crisis services covered by health insurance. The government will launch an outreach campaign and prepare a report to facilitate access to these vital services and reduce associated stigma.
Key points
The government will launch an outreach campaign to inform citizens about mental health and substance use crisis services covered by their insurance.
The campaign aims to reduce the stigma associated with using these services, promoting their benefits for well-being.
A report will be submitted to Congress detailing covered services, providers, billing practices, and barriers to access, including unexpected bills.
20 million dollars have been allocated for these initiatives.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_8892
Sponsor: Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7]
Process start date: 2022-09-19