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A bill to improve outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries with major depressive disorder or other mental health conditions.

12/15/2023, 4:06 PM

Congressional Summary of S 708

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance for state Medicaid programs on best practices to support individuals with major depressive disorder or other mental health conditions, including options that include pharmacogenetic testing.

Current Status of Bill S 708

Bill S 708 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2023. Bill S 708 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on March 8, 2023.  Bill S 708's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 8, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 708

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 708

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Drug therapy
- Medicaid
- Mental health
- Prescription drugs
- State and local government operations

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 708

A bill to improve outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries with major depressive disorder or other mental health conditions.
A bill to improve outcomes for Medicaid beneficiaries with major depressive disorder or other mental health conditions.

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