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Integrated Health Care Demonstration: Treating Mental and Physical Illnesses Together

This Act establishes a five-year demonstration program under Medicare to test innovations for treating individuals with co-occurring mental and physical health conditions. The goal is to provide coordinated care that also addresses social factors like food insecurity or lack of social support. The program aims to improve health outcomes and reduce emergency department utilization for participating individuals.
Key points
The program tests integrated care teams that combine psychiatric and physical treatment within eligible hospitals.
Innovations include support for social determinants of health (e.g., nutritional, legal aid) for individuals with comorbidities.
The program targets uninsured individuals, those enrolled in Medicaid, or subsidy-eligible Medicare beneficiaries facing serious health conditions.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_S_1264
Sponsor: Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO]
Process start date: 2025-04-02
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_S_1264.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2025-04-02.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The program tests integrated care teams that combine psychiatric and physical treatment within eligible hospitals.
  • Innovations include support for social determinants of health (e.g., nutritional, legal aid) for individuals with comorbidities.
  • The program targets uninsured individuals, those enrolled in Medicaid, or subsidy-eligible Medicare beneficiaries facing serious health conditions.
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 Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-31.

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