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Medicare Pilot Program: Integrated Care for Mental and Physical Health Comorbidities.

This Act establishes a demonstration program under Medicare, operating from October 2024 to September 2029, to test innovations in treating individuals with co-occurring mental and physical health conditions. The goal is to improve care quality and address social determinants of health (such as food insecurity or lack of social support) impacting patients. The program aims to assist in identifying payment reforms and improving health outcomes for Medicare and Medicaid eligible individuals, as well as the uninsured.
Key points
Implementation of care innovations, including interdisciplinary teams addressing mental and physical health, and emergency department interventions.
Supporting hospitals in implementing innovations that address social determinants of health, such as nutritional counseling, medical-legal assistance, or financial support.
The program covers individuals with serious mental illness co-occurring with conditions such as chronic diseases, high-risk pregnancy, disability, or frail elderly status.
Testing annualized payment arrangements (e.g., annual lump sums) which may include financial risk for hospitals, to support the implementation of innovation plans.
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Print number: 118_S_3450
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2023-12-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3450.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-12-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Implementation of care innovations, including interdisciplinary teams addressing mental and physical health, and emergency department interventions.
  • Supporting hospitals in implementing innovations that address social determinants of health, such as nutritional counseling, medical-legal assistance, or financial support.
  • The program covers individuals with serious mental illness co-occurring with conditions such as chronic diseases, high-risk pregnancy, disability, or frail elderly status.
  • Testing annualized payment arrangements (e.g., annual lump sums) which may include financial risk for hospitals, to support the implementation of innovation plans.
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 Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

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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