Marijuana Impact on Medicaid Act of 2026
Medicaid: Tracking Marijuana-Related Hospital Costs
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Finance for review. No further actions are scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
This bill is in the very early stages of the legislative process and currently lacks the broad support from both parties usually needed to pass the Senate.
Key Points
- This bill would require the government to track how much money Medicaid spends on hospital and emergency room visits related to marijuana use. It includes costs for staying overnight in a hospital as well as quick visits to the ER.
- The Secretary of Health and Human Services would have one year to collect this data from both state and federal records. Once the study is finished, the findings must be shared with Congress and the public.
- The goal of the study is to help lawmakers understand the financial impact marijuana has on the public health system. This specifically looks at programs that provide healthcare for low-income individuals and families.
- After the report is complete, the government would provide recommendations on whether new laws or administrative changes are needed based on the costs they find.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Marijuana Impact on Medicaid Act of 2026
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