Senate Bill 2921
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Securing Flexibility to Treat Substance Use Disorders Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on May 22, 2018
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
2921
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Securing Flexibility to Treat Substance Use Disorders Act
This bill provides statutory authority for states to receive federal Medicaid payment for monthly capitation payments to managed care organizations for services provided in institutions for mental diseases to enrollees aged 21 to 64. Such services must be provided for no longer than 15 days per month and in lieu of other services covered under the state Medicaid program.
May 22, 2018
05/22/2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
05/22/2018
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:42:28 PM