118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 4174Think Differently Database Act

A bill to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a clearinghouse on intellectual disabilities, and for other purposes.

Health
Introduced Apr 18, 2024
Last action Apr 18, 2024
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an online clearinghouse of resources and other information for individuals with an intellectual disability (and their caregivers and families) that is searchable by zip code. In particular, the clearinghouse must include information about (1) community-based services and long-term support services available through Medicaid; and (2) how to obtain health care, mental health care, and other relevant services. HHS must also promote awareness of the resources in the clearinghouse.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate
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Apr 18, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Apr 18, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.