TREAT Act
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Under committee review
What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 7, 2017)
The Reforming and Expanding Access to Treatment Act or the TREAT Act
This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow federal payment for qualified substance use disorder services furnished to inmates in public institutions under state Medicaid programs. "Qualified substance use disorder services" include medication or behavioral treatment administered to eliminate, mitigate, treat, or cure an individual's substance abuse disorder or use or abuse of drugs.
The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration shall not establish, maintain, or implement any policy that restricts its statutorily authorized provision or support of substance abuse treatment for incarcerated individuals.
What just happenedFeb 10, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 7, 2017
- Feb 10, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Health Subcommittee - Feb 7, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Energy and Commerce Committee - Feb 7, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 7, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House