What does Preamble of Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act do?

This bill proposes to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act. The proposed amendment aims to remove the exclusion of items and services for patients in institutions for mental diseases from medical assistance under the Medicaid Program.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act.

What does REMOVAL OF MEDICAID EXCLUSION FROM MEDICAL ASSISTANCE OF ITEMS of Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act do?

This section amends the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion of items and services furnished to patients in institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) from Medicaid coverage. The amendments require states to submit plans to the Secretary of Health and Human Services demonstrating increased access to outpatient and community-based behavioral health care for individuals transitioning from IMDs. These plans must also address crisis stabilization services, data sharing and coordination between providers, screening for co-morbid conditions, identification and engagement of individuals experiencing mental health or substance use crises, and utilization review policies to ensure clinically appropriate levels of care. States are required to report annually to the Secretary regarding costs, utilization, and patient data related to IMDs and inpatient psychiatric hospitals. The amendments apply to state plans beginning on the date of enactment, with a limited exception for states requiring state legislation to meet the new requirements.

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Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act

Last updated: 6/17/2025 · Introduced: 6/17/2025

Author: Salud Carbajal (D-CA)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill removes the exclusion of mental health institutions from Medicaid coverage, allowing states to cover more services for patients in these facilities.
States must submit plans to expand access to outpatient and community-based behavioral health care for individuals leaving mental health institutions.
States are required to annually report data on costs, utilization, and patient information related to mental health institutions and inpatient psychiatric hospitals.

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