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Increased Medicaid Support for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness

This act aims to increase federal funding for states that provide intensive community-based services for adults with serious mental illness. This will allow more individuals to receive support outside of hospitals, improving their daily functioning and preventing unnecessary hospitalizations. The act also seeks to ensure continuity of care for young adults after they turn 21.
Key points
Increased funding for states offering intensive community-based services for adults with serious mental illness.
Improved access to services like assertive community treatment, supported employment, peer support, and mobile crisis interventions.
Opportunity to receive care at home or in the community, rather than in a hospital, promoting independence.
Support for finding and maintaining housing for individuals with serious mental illness.
Ensuring continuity of care for young adults after age 21 who previously received other benefits.
Planning grants available for states to develop the necessary infrastructure for these services.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_3320
Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Process start date: 2025-05-09
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_3320.

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 2025-05-09.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased funding for states offering intensive community-based services for adults with serious mental illness.
  • Improved access to services like assertive community treatment, supported employment, peer support, and mobile crisis interventions.
  • Opportunity to receive care at home or in the community, rather than in a hospital, promoting independence.
  • Support for finding and maintaining housing for individuals with serious mental illness.
  • Ensuring continuity of care for young adults after age 21 who previously received other benefits.
  • Planning grants available for states to develop the necessary infrastructure for these services.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10].

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 2025-12-22.

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