What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 4892.
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.
Status:
Expired
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