Bills · S 2410
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 2410Health
Medicaid Bump Act
INTRO JUL 23· LAST ACTION JUL 23
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it aims to address the growing mental health and substance use crises by making it easier for states to fund these critical services through Medicaid. If this bill becomes law, it could lead to better access, quality, and availability of mental health and addiction treatment across the country, particularly for low-income individuals who rely on Medicaid. This means more people could get the help they need, potentially reducing the strain on emergency rooms, improving public health outcomes, and fostering stronger communities.
Without this bill, states might not have as strong an incentive to expand their behavioral health services, potentially leading to continued long wait times, limited provider options, and insufficient care for those struggling with mental health or substance use issues. The bill's focus on increasing provider payment rates and retaining staff could also help stabilize a workforce that is often underpaid and overworked, which is crucial for delivering effective care.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The federal government will pay 90% of the amount by which a state's Medicaid spending on behavioral health services exceeds a baseline from early 2019.
This provides a significant financial incentive for states to increase their investment in mental health and substance use treatment for Medicaid beneficiaries.
PROVISION 02
States must use these additional federal funds to supplement, not replace, their existing state spending on behavioral health services from April 2021 levels.
This ensures that the federal funds lead to a net increase in spending and services, rather than simply freeing up state money for other purposes.
PROVISION 03
States must use the funds to improve the delivery of behavioral health services, including increasing payment rates for providers and adopting measures to reduce staff turnover.
This provision directly targets improvements in the quality and capacity of services, and aims to strengthen the behavioral healthcare workforce.
PROVISION 04
The Secretary of Health and Human Services must issue guidance within 180 days to define what services qualify as behavioral health services for this program.
This clarifies the scope of services eligible for the enhanced federal funding, providing clear rules for states.
PROVISION 05
The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit an annual report on behavioral health services provided under Medicaid, including payment rates and utilization.
This provides transparency and accountability, allowing oversight of how the funds are being used and the impact on services.
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YRS IN OFFICE
7
BILLS LED
45
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSJUL 23
Introduced in Senate
JUL 23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 2410
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedJul 23, 2025
Last actionJul 23, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · FINANCE COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025
Senate BillS 2410Health
Medicaid Bump Act
INTRODUCED JUL 23, 2025· LAST ACTION JUL 23, 2025
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READING
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