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Medicaid Coverage Expansion for Institutional Mental Health Care Access.

This bill removes the current Medicaid exclusion that prevents coverage for services provided to most adult patients in large mental health facilities (Institutions for Mental Diseases or IMDs). This change aims to significantly improve access to institutional mental health treatment, especially for adults under 65, by allowing Medicaid to cover these costs starting October 1, 2024.
Key points
Medicaid will now be able to cover the costs of treatment and services for patients residing in large mental health institutions (IMDs).
Age restrictions are removed, ensuring that adults under 65 years old are included in the new funding rules for institutional psychiatric care.
The change is designed to increase access to necessary long-term mental health care for individuals with serious mental illnesses.
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Print number: 118_HR_8767
Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Process start date: 2024-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_8767.

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 2024-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicaid will now be able to cover the costs of treatment and services for patients residing in large mental health institutions (IMDs).
  • Age restrictions are removed, ensuring that adults under 65 years old are included in the new funding rules for institutional psychiatric care.
  • The change is designed to increase access to necessary long-term mental health care for individuals with serious mental illnesses.
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. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-30.

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