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Increased Access to Mental Health Treatment via Medicaid

This act aims to improve access to mental health and substance abuse treatment for individuals covered by Medicaid. It removes previous restrictions on treatment in specialized facilities, potentially offering more care options for those in need. Additionally, states will be required to submit plans for improving access to outpatient and crisis care.
Key points
Medicaid will now cover treatment costs in mental health facilities previously excluded, increasing access to care.
The age limit of 65 for patients in these facilities has been removed, meaning younger individuals can also benefit from this care.
States must develop plans to improve access to outpatient care, crisis services, and better healthcare coordination.
Reporting requirements for costs, utilization, and treatment outcomes have been introduced to help monitor the effectiveness of the changes.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4022
Sponsor: Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24]
Process start date: 2025-06-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4022.

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 2025-06-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicaid will now cover treatment costs in mental health facilities previously excluded, increasing access to care.
  • The age limit of 65 for patients in these facilities has been removed, meaning younger individuals can also benefit from this care.
  • States must develop plans to improve access to outpatient care, crisis services, and better healthcare coordination.
  • Reporting requirements for costs, utilization, and treatment outcomes have been introduced to help monitor the effectiveness of the changes.
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. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24].

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.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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