H.R. 9847 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, Jul 22, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryAllows Medicaid to cover same-day mental health services
The bill changes how state Medicaid programs work. Right now, some states won't pay for primary care, substance use disorder treatment, and mental health services if a person gets more than one of these on the same day at the same place. This bill says states have to cover all these services when they're provided together, whether in person or by telehealth.
How it affects you
If you're covered by Medicaid and need to see a doctor for multiple health concerns on the same visit, your state's Medicaid program would have to pay for all those services instead of denying coverage for some of them. This makes it easier and cheaper for people on Medicaid to get the care they need without extra trips or delays.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 22, 2026)
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).
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.
2nd SessionH. R. 9847
A BILL
Improving CARE for Youth Act
Sponsor: Rep. Neal P. Dunn (R-FL-2) · Introduced Jul 22, 2026 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 22, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.”