118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 1774ASSIST Act

A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide for an increased Federal medical assistance percentage for State expenditures on certain behavioral health services furnished under the Medicaid program, and for other purposes.

Health
Introduced May 31, 2023
Last action May 31, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
May 31, 2023
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Referred
May 31, 2023
Finance
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Committee
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Senate
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House floor
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes programs and requirements to support the provision of mental health and substance use disorder services at schools. Specifically, the bill provides for a 90% Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (i.e., federal matching rate) under Medicaid for services that are furnished by mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools or school-based health centers. Qualifying services include those provided by school counselors, social workers, and psychologists. The bill also establishes a grant program to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder providers at schools, colleges, and other educational institutions.

Provisions · 3 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
Timeline · 2 actions
May 31, 2023
Introduced in Senate
May 31, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.