Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026

This bill amends Title XIX of the Social Security Act to enhance mental health support for certain previously incarcerated individuals under the Medicaid program. It mandates that state Medicaid plans provide coverage for 12 mental health telehealth visits per calendar year for eligible individuals. This specific coverage applies to those enrolled in Medicaid who are under judicial home confinement and were immediately prior incarcerated in a public institution. The provision aims to ensure access to crucial mental health services throughout their period of home confinement, with the amendments taking effect for individuals released on or after the bill's enactment date.