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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for behavioral health infrastructure improvements under the Medicaid program.

USA115th CongressHR-2047| House 
| Updated: 4/7/2017
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (4)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Behavioral Health Infrastructure Improvement Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to temporarily increase the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for behavioral health infrastructure and systems improvements under a state medical assistance program. For a period of five years, a state's FMAP for such improvements shall equal 90%. (Generally, a state's FMAP under Medicaid may range from 50% to 83%.) The bill also establishes a grant program for states to establish or support a behavioral health assistance office or ombudsman to coordinate behavioral health and other assistance for Medicaid beneficiaries. The office or ombudsman shall: (1) track, quantify, and report on problems and inquiries encountered by Medicaid beneficiaries with respect to access to behavioral health services; (2) educate Medicaid beneficiaries on their rights and responsibilities to such access; and (3) assist Medicaid beneficiaries in the enforcement of those rights and in accessing services.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 7, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

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To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for behavioral health infrastructure improvements under the Medicaid program.

USA115th CongressHR-2047| House 
| Updated: 4/7/2017
Behavioral Health Infrastructure Improvement Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to temporarily increase the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP) for behavioral health infrastructure and systems improvements under a state medical assistance program. For a period of five years, a state's FMAP for such improvements shall equal 90%. (Generally, a state's FMAP under Medicaid may range from 50% to 83%.) The bill also establishes a grant program for states to establish or support a behavioral health assistance office or ombudsman to coordinate behavioral health and other assistance for Medicaid beneficiaries. The office or ombudsman shall: (1) track, quantify, and report on problems and inquiries encountered by Medicaid beneficiaries with respect to access to behavioral health services; (2) educate Medicaid beneficiaries on their rights and responsibilities to such access; and (3) assist Medicaid beneficiaries in the enforcement of those rights and in accessing services.
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Timeline
Apr 6, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 6, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Apr 7, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • April 6, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • April 6, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • April 7, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Ben Ray Luján

Ben Ray Luján

Democratic Representative

New Mexico

Cosponsors (4)
Joseph P. Kennedy (Democratic)Michelle Lujan Grisham (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Drug, alcohol, tobacco useHealth care coverage and accessHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHealth promotion and preventive careIntergovernmental relationsMedicaidMental healthState and local finance