Bill119th CongressFiled Aug 4, 2026Health
S. 5236
Improving CARE for Youth Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Aug 4, 2026)
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.
What just happenedAug 4, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH](D-NH)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in SenateAug 4, 2026
- Aug 4, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - Aug 4, 2026IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate