Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021

12/31/2022, 5:28 AM

Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021

This bill increases the number of states that may participate in two-year Medicaid demonstration programs that improve access to community mental health services. It also provides for additional grants to certified community behavioral health clinics.

Congress
117
Number
S - 2069
Introduced on
2021-06-15
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

6/15/2021
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Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021

This bill increases the number of states that may participate in two-year Medicaid demonstration programs that improve access to community mental health services. It also provides for additional grants to certified community behavioral health clinics.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to expand the Medicaid certified community behavioral health clinic demonstration program and to authorize funding for additional grants to certified community behavioral health clinics.
Policy Areas
Health
Potential Impact
Community life and organization•
Health care coverage and access•
Health facilities and institutions•
Health programs administration and funding•
Medicaid•
Mental health

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/30/2021

Excellence in Mental Health and Addiction Treatment Act of 2021

This bill increases the number of states that may participate in two-year Medicaid demonstration programs that improve access to community mental health services. It al...

Latest Action6/15/2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.