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Medicaid: Improved Access to Mental Health Care for All Ages

This act removes Medicaid restrictions that prevented funding for mental health care in specialized facilities. As a result, more individuals, regardless of age, will be able to access necessary treatment, improving overall access to mental health support.
Key points
Medicaid will now cover mental health treatment in psychiatric institutions for all adults, regardless of age.
Previous exclusions that limited access to mental health care for individuals under 65 in certain facilities have been removed.
The changes take effect on October 1, 2025, providing quicker access to benefits for those in need.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5662
Sponsor: Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Process start date: 2025-09-30
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5662.

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 2025-09-30.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicaid will now cover mental health treatment in psychiatric institutions for all adults, regardless of age.
  • Previous exclusions that limited access to mental health care for individuals under 65 in certain facilities have been removed.
  • The changes take effect on October 1, 2025, providing quicker access to benefits for those in need.
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. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13].

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.

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