Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act

House Bill 7282 - Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act: Overview, Status, and Impact

Hozzl · 2024-03-01T04:45:44Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7282 Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/1/2024, 4:45 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7282

Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act

This bill allows state Medicaid programs to cover residential addiction treatment facility services for adults between the ages of 22 and 64 if such services are offered as part of a full continuum of evidence-based treatment services. Residential addiction treatment facility services are medically necessary inpatient services provided in an accredited, size-limited facility for the purpose of treating a substance-use disorder within a specified time period.

In addition, the bill establishes a grant program for states to expand infrastructure and treatment capabilities of existing youth addiction treatment facilities that (1) provide addiction treatment services to youths under Medicaid or the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and (2) are located in communities with high numbers of medically underserved populations of at-risk youths. At least 15% of grant funds awarded to a state must be used for making payments to rural facilities.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7282

Bill HR 7282 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2024. Bill HR 7282 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2024. Bill HR 7282's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of February 7, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7282

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7282

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7282

Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide States with an option to provide medical assistance to individuals between the ages of 22 and 64 for inpatient services to treat substance use disorders at certain facilities, and for other purposes.