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Search Results: keywords:"mental health institutions"

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. 9422 — To amend titles XIX and XXI of the Social Security Act to add a new State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain individuals who are patients in certain institutions for mental diseases.
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August 27, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,030
H.R. 9422, known as the "Recovery Act," proposes amendments to the Social Security Act to allow states to provide medical assistance to certain individuals in mental health institutions. Beginning in 2025, states can apply for a plan amendment to offer this support specifically for those with...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9422 is a bill that wants to help states pay for special doctor visits and care in hospitals for people who need help with mental health and substance use issues. It also wants to give states more money to get everything ready, but it needs to make sure everyone plays fair and uses the money wisely.

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