To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to include certified community behavioral health clinic services as a State plan option under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill proposes an amendment to Title XIX of the Social Security Act to allow states the option to include certified community behavioral health clinic (CCBHC) services in their Medicaid state plans. This would enable Medicaid programs to cover a broader range of behavioral health services provided by certified clinics, potentially expanding access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries.
The bill seeks to expand Medicaid coverage to include certified community behavioral health clinic services as a state plan option, aiming to improve behavioral health care access under Medicaid.
- Amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act to add certified community behavioral health clinic services as a Medicaid state plan option.
- Targets expansion of Medicaid coverage for behavioral health services through certified clinics.
- Currently, the bill has no summary text or full bill text publicly available and was referred to the House Subcommittee on Health.
['Medicaid beneficiaries requiring behavioral health services', 'Certified community behavioral health clinics', 'State Medicaid programs seeking to expand behavioral health coverage']
['Implementation challenges related to certifying clinics and integrating new services into state Medicaid plans', 'Potential increased costs for state Medicaid programs and federal matching funds', 'Oversight mechanisms for ensuring quality and compliance of behavioral health services under the new option']
The bill was introduced in the 118th Congress and referred to the House Subcommittee on Health on March 8, 2024. It is currently listed as failed or expired, indicating it did not advance through the legislative process during the session. The policy area is health, focusing on Medicaid and behavioral health services.
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['Potential improvement in behavioral health outcomes for Medicaid populations due to increased access to certified clinic services.', 'Possible increased demand for behavioral health professionals and resources in states adopting the option.', 'States may experience shifts in Medicaid spending priorities to accommodate expanded behavioral health services.']
The bill lacks publicly available full text and official summary, limiting detailed analysis. Oversight considerations include monitoring the certification process for clinics and evaluating cost impacts on state and federal Medicaid budgets. Transparency about implementation progress and outcomes would be important for public accountability.
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