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Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act

Introduced Sep 30, 2025 by Rep. Shri Thanedar

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Latest action · Sep 30, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

What it does

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.)

Summary by the Congressional Research Service.

Roll-call votes

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