S. 5236 Introduced Health

Improving CARE for Youth Act

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] Introduced August 4, 2026 Cosponsors 1 (1 R) Latest action August 4, 2026

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 and mental health services that are furnished on the same day at the same office, clinic, or other outpatient facility. 

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Aug 4, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  2. Aug 4, 2026 Introduced in Senate

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