Expanding Medicaid for Uninsured Low-Income Individuals with Mental Health and Addiction Needs.
This law offers states the option to expand Medicaid coverage to uninsured, low-income individuals struggling with serious mental illness or substance use disorders, including opioid and stimulant addiction. If a state adopts this measure, eligible citizens (earning up to 100% of the poverty line) will gain access to comprehensive, renewable one-year health coverage. The goal is to significantly improve access to crucial behavioral health treatment and recovery services.
Key points
States can choose to provide Medicaid coverage to uninsured, low-income individuals diagnosed with serious mental illness or substance use disorder.
Eligible individuals receive continuous health coverage for an initial one-year period, renewable annually upon re-determination of eligibility.
A mandatory care plan must be developed by a qualified provider within 60 days of enrollment to ensure quality and coordinated behavioral health treatment.
Status:
Introduced
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