Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act
Rep. Matsui Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Medicare Coverage for Mental Health Clinics
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process and is being reviewed by two House committees. It is actively moving forward as it waits for these committees to finish their work. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
The bill has support from both parties and addresses a popular issue, but it still needs to pass through several committees before it can be voted on by the full House.
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The bill highlights children and youth as populations that CCBHCs may specialize in serving. Young people on Medicaid, including college students in some states, could benefit from expanded access to behavioral health services at community clinics. However, most students would only be affected if they are Medicaid-eligible.
“specializes in providing services to children, youth, or veterans”
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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A bipartisan group of federal lawmakers in the House introduced the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act to expand behavioral healthcare access. The legislation would permanently authorize the CCBHC model and establish a Medicare payment structure for the clinics.
Bipartisan 'Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act' Introduced Could Permanently Authorize CCBHCs Under Medicare and Medicaid
The Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act is a bipartisan bill proposing permanent authorization of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) under Medicare and Medicaid, aiming to stabilize funding and expand nationwide adoption of integrated care.
Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act
Rep. August Pfluger discusses the introduction of the bipartisan Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act to strengthen mental health resources. The legislation permanently authorizes the CCBHC model and establishes a durable payment structure under Medicare and Medicaid.
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Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act
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