Bills · HR 5662
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5662Health
Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act
INTRO SEP 30· LAST ACTION SEP 30
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it targets a major gap in mental health care coverage under Medicaid, known as the 'IMD Exclusion,' which has been in place for decades. If this bill becomes law, it could significantly improve access to long-term mental health and substance use treatment for many low-income Americans who currently struggle to afford such critical care. Without this bill, states often have to bear the full cost of this care or individuals go without necessary treatment, which can lead to worsening conditions, homelessness, and increased strain on emergency services and jails. By removing the exclusion, it could encourage states to expand their offerings for institutional mental health care, potentially leading to better health outcomes and reduced societal costs associated with untreated severe mental illness.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill removes the rule that currently prevents Medicaid from paying for medical services provided to adults (ages 21-64) in larger mental health or substance use disorder treatment facilities.
This directly enables Medicaid to cover care that was previously excluded, potentially increasing access to essential treatment.
PROVISION 02
It also removes specific language that limits Medicaid coverage for patients under 65 years of age in these types of facilities.
This ensures that the removal of the exclusion applies broadly to all adult age groups, not just those 65 and older.
PROVISION 03
The changes made by the bill are set to take effect on October 1, 2025, and will apply to all services provided on or after that date.
This sets a clear and specific start date for when Medicaid can begin covering these previously excluded services.
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YRS IN OFFICE
3
BILLS LED
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSSEP 30
Introduced in House
SEP 30
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5662
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedSep 30, 2025
Last actionSep 30, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND COMMERCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025
House BillHR 5662Health
Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act
INTRODUCED SEP 30, 2025· LAST ACTION SEP 30, 2025
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