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Increased Access to Mental Health Treatment via Medicaid

New rules will make it easier for individuals on Medicaid to access mental health and substance use disorder treatment. Smaller facilities, with 36 beds or less, will be able to offer these services, potentially increasing the number of available treatment options and reducing wait times. These changes aim to improve mental healthcare access.
Key points
Smaller mental health hospitals and substance use disorder treatment facilities (up to 36 beds) can now be covered by Medicaid if they meet specific standards.
More facilities will be able to offer mental health and addiction treatment, potentially increasing access to care for citizens.
These facilities must meet nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for services, clinical care hours, and staff credentials.
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Status: Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5462
Sponsor: Rep. Goldman, Daniel S. [D-NY-10]
Process start date: 2025-09-18
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Michelle Alyssa Go Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5462.

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 2025-09-18.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Smaller mental health hospitals and substance use disorder treatment facilities (up to 36 beds) can now be covered by Medicaid if they meet specific standards.
  • More facilities will be able to offer mental health and addiction treatment, potentially increasing access to care for citizens.
  • These facilities must meet nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for services, clinical care hours, and staff credentials.
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 2025-12-23.

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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