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Increased Federal Funding for Mental Health and Substance Use Services in Medicaid

This bill aims to boost federal financial support for states to provide more mental health and substance use services through Medicaid. This means citizens may have easier access to needed help in these areas, as states will have more funds to develop and improve these services.
Key points
Increased Federal Funding: The federal government will cover 90% of additional state expenditures for mental health and substance use services in Medicaid, a significant increase.
Greater Access to Care: States will have more resources to expand service offerings, potentially reducing wait times and improving treatment quality.
Supplement, Not Supplant: States must use these funds to supplement, not replace, current spending on these services, ensuring a real increase in availability.
Improved Service Quality: Funds are intended to increase the capacity, efficiency, and quality of services, including better provider payment rates to reduce staff turnover.
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Print number: 118_HR_4892
Sponsor: Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
Process start date: 2023-07-25
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Medicaid Bump Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4892.

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 2023-07-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased Federal Funding: The federal government will cover 90% of additional state expenditures for mental health and substance use services in Medicaid, a significant increase.
  • Greater Access to Care: States will have more resources to expand service offerings, potentially reducing wait times and improving treatment quality.
  • Supplement, Not Supplant: States must use these funds to supplement, not replace, current spending on these services, ensuring a real increase in availability.
  • Improved Service Quality: Funds are intended to increase the capacity, efficiency, and quality of services, including better provider payment rates to reduce staff turnover.
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. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20].

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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