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H. R. 8767 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases.
June 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:417
H. R. 8767 seeks to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act by removing the current exclusion of medical assistance under the Medicaid program for items and services provided to patients in mental health institutions. This change aims to allow Medicaid to cover these...
Simple Explanation
Medicaid, which helps pay for healthcare, usually doesn't cover people who need help at special hospitals for mental health. This bill wants to change that so Medicaid can help these people too, starting in October 2024.
H. R. 10266 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes.
November 29, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:694
H. R. 10266, also known as the “Repealing the IMD Exclusion Act,” aims to change the Social Security Act by allowing Medicaid to cover items and services for patients in institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) without age restrictions. The bill removes existing exclusions...
Simple Explanation
H. R. 10266 is a proposed law that says Medicaid can pay to help people of any age who are in special hospitals for mental health care, instead of saying only older people get help. It also wants these hospitals to follow good rules that help people get better in the best way.

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