H.R. 2590 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Apr 2, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryTesting better care for mental and physical health
This bill sets up a test program at certain hospitals to try new ways of caring for people who have serious mental health issues and physical illnesses at the same time. The hospitals in the program will develop plans to provide coordinated care—meaning doctors, mental health providers, and other specialists work together—and to address social factors that affect health, like housing and food access. The goal is to see what works best for low-income and uninsured patients, and to figure out how Medicare and Medicaid should pay for this kind of integrated care.
How it affects you
If you're a low-income or uninsured person dealing with both serious mental illness and a chronic physical condition, this program could mean better-coordinated care at participating hospitals, where your mental and physical health needs are addressed together rather than separately. People without insurance or on Medicare or Medicaid in areas with participating hospitals may see changes in how their care is organized and paid for based on what the program learns.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Apr 2, 2025)
Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025
This bill establishes a demonstration program to test hospital innovations that support low-income or uninsured individuals with serious mental and physical health comorbidities and to identify appropriate payment reforms under Medicare and Medicaid.
Participating hospitals must (1) have a proportionally high number of Medicare or Medicaid patients, and (2) develop a plan and related quality metrics for innovations to provide coordinated care and address social determinants of health for individuals with serious mental illness or emotional disturbance and physical comorbidities (e.g., chronic conditions).
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 2590
A BILL
Mental and Physical Health Care Comorbidities Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Brendan F. Boyle (D-PA-2) · Introduced Apr 2, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Apr 2, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”