H.R. 5662 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Sep 30, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExpands Medicaid coverage for mental health institutions
This bill removes a long-standing rule that has blocked federal Medicaid money from paying for mental health care at certain institutions. Specifically, it would allow Medicaid to cover services at institutions for mental diseases for people under 65 years old. Right now, states can only tap into federal Medicaid funds for this kind of care through special permission programs.
How it affects you
If you're under 65 and struggling to access mental health care at a specialized institution, this could make it easier for Medicaid to help pay for your treatment. States would have more flexibility in using federal funds to support mental health services at these facilities, potentially expanding the care available to people who rely on Medicaid.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Sep 30, 2025)
Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act
This bill repeals restrictions that generally prohibit federal payment under Medicaid for services provided in institutions for mental diseases (IMDs) for individuals under the age of 65. (Currently, states may receive payment for such services through certain mechanisms, such as through a Medicaid demonstration waiver.)
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. 5662
A BILL
Improving Access to Institutional Mental Health Care Act
Sponsor: Rep. Shri Thanedar (D-MI-13) · Introduced Sep 30, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Sep 30, 2025: “Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.”