What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is HR 8543.
Permanent Funding and Expanded Access to Community Mental Health Services.
This Act secures permanent funding for Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) under Medicaid and Medicare, ensuring stable financial support for these vital services. Citizens, including seniors and low-income individuals, gain guaranteed access to comprehensive mental health and substance abuse treatment, including 24/7 crisis care, regardless of their ability to pay.
Key points
Establishes a permanent Prospective Payment System (PPS) for CCBHCs within Medicaid, ensuring stable, cost-based reimbursement for services.
Extends coverage for CCBHC services under Medicare, improving access to behavioral health care for seniors and disabled individuals.
Mandates that certified clinics provide 24/7 crisis services and cannot deny treatment based on a patient's inability to pay.
Authorizes substantial federal operating grants (over $550 million annually) to support the expansion and modernization of these clinics.
Status:
Expired
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