Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act

Hozzl · 2025-07-08T12:56:19Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4022 Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

7/8/2025, 12:56 PM

Summary of Bill HR 4022

H.R. 4022 of the 119th Congress, introduced on June 17, 2025, aims to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to eliminate the exclusion from Medicaid Program medical assistance for items and services provided to patients in institutions for mental diseases.

Congressional Summary of HR 4022

Increasing Behavioral Health Treatment Act

This bill repeals restrictions that generally prohibit federal payment under Medicaid for services provided in institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) for individuals under the age of 65. (Currently, states may receive payment for such services through certain mechanisms, such as through a Medicaid demonstration waiver.)

The bill also requires state Medicaid programs that cover IMD services to improve patient access to outpatient and community-based behavioral health care, expand crisis stabilization services, facilitate care coordination between providers and first responders, and report specified information relating to IMD utilization and costs.

Current Status of Bill HR 4022

Bill HR 4022 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 17, 2025. Bill HR 4022 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on June 17, 2025. Bill HR 4022's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of June 17, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4022

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4022

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Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4022

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to remove the exclusion from medical assistance under the Medicaid Program of items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases, and for other purposes.