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Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act

USA117th CongressS-1902| Senate 
| Updated: 5/27/2021
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act This bill establishes requirements, expands health insurance coverage, and directs other activities to support the provision of behavioral health crisis services along a continuum of care. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish standards for a behavioral health crisis continuum of care that health care providers and communities may use in responding to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This continuum of care must include 24-7 crisis hotlines, emergency treatment, stabilization services, and other specified components. In addition, the bill expands health insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services. It also expands the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant to assist states and territories with developing the infrastructure to provide crisis response services. Furthermore, HHS, in consultation with the Department of Justice, must convene an expert panel to make recommendations concerning training for emergency services dispatchers and crisis call center personnel to respond appropriately to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-5034
Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 2, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5611
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-5034
    Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act


  • May 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • November 2, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5611
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5611: Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act
Advisory bodiesEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingMedicaidMedicareMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' medical care

Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act

USA117th CongressS-1902| Senate 
| Updated: 5/27/2021
Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act This bill establishes requirements, expands health insurance coverage, and directs other activities to support the provision of behavioral health crisis services along a continuum of care. Specifically, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) must establish standards for a behavioral health crisis continuum of care that health care providers and communities may use in responding to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis. This continuum of care must include 24-7 crisis hotlines, emergency treatment, stabilization services, and other specified components. In addition, the bill expands health insurance coverage for behavioral health crisis services. It also expands the Community Mental Health Services Block Grant to assist states and territories with developing the infrastructure to provide crisis response services. Furthermore, HHS, in consultation with the Department of Justice, must convene an expert panel to make recommendations concerning training for emergency services dispatchers and crisis call center personnel to respond appropriately to individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-5034
Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act
May 27, 2021
Introduced in Senate
May 27, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 2, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-5611
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-5034
    Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act


  • May 27, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 27, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • November 2, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-5611
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Catherine Cortez Masto

Catherine Cortez Masto

Democratic Senator

Nevada

Cosponsors (3)
Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)John Cornyn (Republican)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • HR 117-5611: Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesEmergency communications systemsEmergency medical services and trauma careFirst responders and emergency personnelGovernment information and archivesHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingMedicaidMedicareMental healthMilitary medicineMilitary personnel and dependentsTelephone and wireless communicationVeterans' medical care