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Improving CARE for Youth Act

USA119th CongressHR-9847| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
Neal P. Dunn

Neal P. Dunn

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the "Improving CARE for Youth Act," amends title XIX of the Social Security Act to address Medicaid coverage for integrated healthcare services. Its primary purpose is to ensure that state Medicaid plans do not prohibit payment for mental health services or substance use disorder services when they are furnished on the same day as primary care services . The legislation defines these as "same-day qualifying services," which include both types of care provided to an individual on the same day by practitioners within the same physician's office, Federally qualified health center, rural health clinic, or other outpatient facility. This coverage mandate also explicitly extends to services delivered via telehealth . By preventing payment barriers for concurrent services, the bill seeks to enhance access to comprehensive and coordinated care for Medicaid beneficiaries.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7996
Improving CARE for Youth Act
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-5236
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7996
    Improving CARE for Youth Act


  • July 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • August 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-5236
    Introduced in Senate

Health

Improving CARE for Youth Act

USA119th CongressHR-9847| House 
| Updated: 7/22/2026
This bill, known as the "Improving CARE for Youth Act," amends title XIX of the Social Security Act to address Medicaid coverage for integrated healthcare services. Its primary purpose is to ensure that state Medicaid plans do not prohibit payment for mental health services or substance use disorder services when they are furnished on the same day as primary care services . The legislation defines these as "same-day qualifying services," which include both types of care provided to an individual on the same day by practitioners within the same physician's office, Federally qualified health center, rural health clinic, or other outpatient facility. This coverage mandate also explicitly extends to services delivered via telehealth . By preventing payment barriers for concurrent services, the bill seeks to enhance access to comprehensive and coordinated care for Medicaid beneficiaries.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-7996
Improving CARE for Youth Act
Jul 22, 2026
Introduced in House
Jul 22, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Aug 4, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-5236
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-7996
    Improving CARE for Youth Act


  • July 22, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • July 22, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.


  • August 4, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-5236
    Introduced in Senate
Neal P. Dunn

Neal P. Dunn

Republican Representative

Florida

Cosponsors (2)
Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)

Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted