Medicaid Equal Standards Act
Bill Summary
Requires Medicaid to apply the same standards for mental health and substance use disorder treatments as it does for medical and surgical treatments. Funds would be allocated to enforce these standards.
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Bill Journey
- Jun 18, 2026
- Jun 18, 2026You Are Here
The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.
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The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.
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If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.
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If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.
Why It Matters
This bill affects Medicaid recipients, who would have equal access to mental health and substance use disorder treatments as they do to medical and surgical treatments. It would also impact healthcare providers, who would need to comply with the new standards.
Impact Areas
Support & Opposition
- Republican1
Documents
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Bill Details
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