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Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act

Bill Number
H.R. 5662
Origin Chamber
House
Congress
119th Congress, Session 1
Policy Area
Health
Status
Introduced
Latest Action
2025-09-30: Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Last Updated
2026-01-15T22:53:23Z

Official 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.)

Sponsor

Rep. Thanedar, Shri [D-MI-13]

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