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Improving CARE for Youth Act
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services or substance use disorder services and primary care services furnished on the same day.
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Summary
Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably for Youth Act or the Improving CARE for Youth Act
This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from denying coverage for primary care, substance use disorder, and mental health services that are furnished on the same day at the same office, clinic, or other outpatient facility (including via telehealth).
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- Jul 22, 2026 Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Jul 22, 2026 Introduced in House
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