HR 5662 119th Congress House In Committee

Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act

Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. · Sep 30, 2025

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Legislative Summary

Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act This bill repeals restrictions that generally prohibit federal payment under Medicaid for services provided in institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) for individuals under the age of 65. (Currently, states may receive payment for such services through certain mechanisms, such as through a Medicaid demonstration waiver.)

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]
Independent · MI

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