H.R. 5662 · 119th Congress
Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Shri Thanedar
- Introduced
- 2025-09-30
- Latest action
- 2025-09-30 · Introduced in House
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.)