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Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness: New Services and Funding

This act aims to increase access to intensive community-based services for adults with serious mental illness, helping them live independently and avoid hospitalization. This means more treatment and support options outside of hospitals, potentially improving quality of life and reducing financial burdens for families.
Key points
Increased federal Medicaid funding for states that provide intensive community-based services for adults with serious mental illness.
Introduction of new comprehensive services, including assertive community treatment, supported employment, peer support services, and mobile crisis interventions, available outside of institutional settings.
Availability of planning grants for states to develop the necessary infrastructure for delivering these services.
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Print number: 118_HR_4331
Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Process start date: 2023-06-23
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4331.

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 2023-06-23.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased federal Medicaid funding for states that provide intensive community-based services for adults with serious mental illness.
  • Introduction of new comprehensive services, including assertive community treatment, supported employment, peer support services, and mobile crisis interventions, available outside of institutional settings.
  • Availability of planning grants for states to develop the necessary infrastructure for delivering these services.
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. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10].

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 2025-12-25.

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