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Increased Federal Funding for Medicaid Behavioral Health Services

This act aims to boost federal financial support for states to provide more mental health and substance use services through Medicaid. This means citizens needing such help may expect better access to treatment and support, as states will have more resources to expand these services.
Key points
Increased Funding: States will receive 90% reimbursement for additional spending on mental health and substance use services under Medicaid, aiming to improve service accessibility.
Supplement, Not Supplant: Additional funds must be used to expand existing programs, not to replace current state expenditures.
Service Quality Improvement: Funds are intended to increase the capacity, efficiency, and quality of services, including better provider payment rates and reduced staff turnover.
Reporting: The government will regularly monitor how states use these funds and the impact on access to behavioral health services.
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Additional Information
Medicaid Bump Act
Print number: S 1727
Sponsor: Sen. Smith, Tina [D-MN]
Process start date: 2021-05-20