S. 5112, titled the “Crisis Care Access Act of 2024,” aims to change the Social Security Act so that hospitals can get paid for providing crisis stabilization services to people facing mental health or substance use emergencies. It lays out what these crisis services involve,...
Simple Explanation
The Crisis Care Access Act of 2024 is a plan that wants to make sure hospitals get paid for helping people who are having big problems with their feelings or are using harmful drugs. It also asks for a big report to figure out how to give this help at places that aren't hospitals, like places in the community, and make sure everyone who needs help can get it.