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Temporary Federal Funding for Inpatient Mental Health Care via Medicaid.

This bill temporarily removes the Medicaid exclusion for federal funding of services provided in large mental health facilities (Institutions for Mental Diseases or IMDs). This change aims to improve access to inpatient mental health treatment for Medicaid recipients, particularly adults who previously faced barriers to long-term care coverage. The expanded federal funding is set to expire on January 1, 2027.
Key points
Medicaid will temporarily cover costs for treatment and stay in large psychiatric hospitals (IMDs).
This change increases access to inpatient mental health care for Medicaid beneficiaries, especially adults.
Federal funding for this care is temporary and scheduled to expire on January 1, 2027.
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Introduced
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5944
Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1]
Process start date: 2025-11-07
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Restoring Inpatient Mental Health Access Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_5944.

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 2025-11-07.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Medicaid will temporarily cover costs for treatment and stay in large psychiatric hospitals (IMDs).
  • This change increases access to inpatient mental health care for Medicaid beneficiaries, especially adults.
  • Federal funding for this care is temporary and scheduled to expire on January 1, 2027.
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. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1].

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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