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Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025

5/1/2025, 3:02 PM

Summary of Bill HR 2590

Bill 119 HR 2590, also known as the "Medicare Mental Health Integration Act," aims to improve the treatment of individuals with both mental and physical health conditions under the Medicare program. The bill proposes the establishment of a demonstration program to promote collaborative care for these comorbidities.

The main goal of the bill is to address the often overlooked issue of mental health in individuals with chronic physical conditions. By integrating mental health services into primary care settings, the bill seeks to improve overall health outcomes and reduce healthcare costs for Medicare beneficiaries.

Under the demonstration program, healthcare providers would be incentivized to work together to develop personalized treatment plans that address both the mental and physical health needs of patients. This collaborative approach is intended to ensure that individuals receive comprehensive care that addresses all aspects of their health. Overall, the Medicare Mental Health Integration Act aims to improve the quality of care for individuals with comorbid mental and physical health conditions, ultimately leading to better health outcomes and reduced healthcare costs.

Congressional Summary of HR 2590

Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025

This bill establishes a demonstration program to test hospital innovations that support low-income or uninsured individuals with serious mental and physical health comorbidities and to identify appropriate payment reforms under Medicare and Medicaid.

Participating hospitals must (1) have a proportionally high number of Medicare or Medicaid patients, and (2) develop a plan and related quality metrics for innovations to provide coordinated care and address social determinants of health for individuals with serious mental illness or emotional disturbance and physical comorbidities (e.g., chronic conditions).

Current Status of Bill HR 2590

Bill HR 2590 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 2, 2025. Bill HR 2590 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 2, 2025.  Bill HR 2590's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of April 2, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 2590

Total Number of Sponsors
5
Democrat Sponsors
5
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 2590

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 2590

Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025
Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a demonstration program to promote collaborative treatment of mental and physical health comorbidities under the Medicare program.

Comments

Ty Perry profile image

Ty Perry

430

7 months ago

I dunno bout this bill, seems like it could be good but also bad. How will it really affect us in the long run? #confused #HRBill2590 #healthcare

Maisy Pearson profile image

Maisy Pearson

450

7 months ago

What's up with this? Sounds fishy. Not sure how it'll impact me.

Lillie Andrews profile image

Lillie Andrews

429

7 months ago

I think this bill could help with mental and physical health issues, but I'm not sure.