What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is S 2556.
Medicaid: Ensuring Same-Day Coverage for Mental and Primary Health Care.
This law removes an existing barrier in the Medicaid program that prevented payment for primary care and mental health services delivered on the same day at the same facility. This change allows Medicaid beneficiaries, including youth, to more easily receive comprehensive and coordinated care, saving time and reducing the need for multiple appointments.
Key points
Medicaid plans can no longer prohibit payment for mental health and primary care services if they are furnished on the same day in the same outpatient facility.
Improves access to integrated healthcare, which is crucial for individuals needing simultaneous physical and mental health support.
Status:
Expired
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