Bill114th CongressFiled Jul 14, 2016Health
H.R. 5837
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid program of items and services furnished in an institution for mental diseases in the case of inpatient, non-hospital substance use disorder treatment facility services furnished for nonelderly adults.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jul 14, 2016)
This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow medical assistance under the Medicaid program to include payment for inpatient, nonhospital, residential substance use disorder treatment for individuals over age 21.
What just happenedJul 14, 2016
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20](D-FL)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJul 14, 2016
- Jul 14, 2016IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1131-1132)
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Introduced in House
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Introduced in House