Marijuana Impact on Medicaid Act of 2026

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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