Greater Mental Health Access Act

House Bill 4428 - Greater Mental Health Access Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2022-11-01T13:49:56Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4428 Greater Mental Health Access Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

11/1/2022, 1:49 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 4428

Greater Mental Health Access Act

This bill establishes a special enrollment period for family members of individuals who died by suicide to enroll in, or change enrollment under, a health insurance plan.

The bill also requires the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration to use funds from the Prevention and Public Health Fund to award grants to medical providers and others to provide outpatient mental health services for individuals impacted by the attempted or completed suicide of a friend or family member.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4428

Bill HR 4428 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2019. Bill HR 4428 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on September 19, 2019. Bill HR 4428's most recent activity was Subcommittee Hearings Held. as of June 30, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4428

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4428

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures

- Congressional oversight

- Department of Health and Human Services

- Employee benefits and pensions

- Executive agency funding and structure

- Family relationships

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Health programs administration and funding

- Home and outpatient care

- Mental health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4428

Greater Mental Health Access Act

To establish a special enrollment period for family members of an individual who has died by suicide, to establish a competitive grant program to provide services and support to friends and family members impacted by an individual's suicide, and for other purposes.

Greater Mental Health Access Act