Senate bill · S. 5236 (119th Congress)
Amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Margaret Wood Hassan (U.S. Senator for New Hampshire, Democratic)
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A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day.
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Summary
Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably for Youth Act or the Improving CARE for Youth Act This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from denying coverage for primary care and mental health services that are furnished on the same day at the same office, clinic, or other outpatient facility.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Senate Committee on Finance · U.S. Senate
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Full history
- Aug 4, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Aug 4, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Aug 4, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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