HR 5662

Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act

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.)

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Shri Thanedar [D-MI-13]
Cosponsors
0
Policy area
Health
Introduced
2025-09-30
Latest action
2025-09-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-09-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • 2025-09-30: Introduced in House
  • 2025-09-30: Introduced in House