More Americans would get mental health and substance use care through Medicare and Medicaid.
This bill would make it easier for people to get comprehensive mental health and substance use services by expanding coverage under Medicare and Medicaid. It would also provide significant funding and support to the clinics that offer these services, helping them operate and grow. Clinicians at these clinics would also get federal liability protection.
Today, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) services are covered by Medicaid in some states, often through special programs, and are not generally covered by Medicare. Funding for these clinics can be inconsistent. After this bill, Medicare would cover CCBHC services, and Medicaid payment would be standardized through a specific system. Clinics would receive significant federal grants and support, and their clinicians would gain federal liability protection.
HR 8487 · 119th Congress · April 23, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10
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