Improving CARE for Youth Act

This bill would prohibit state Medicaid programs from denying coverage for primary care and mental health services when both are provided on the same day at the same location. This requirement would apply to services furnished at offices, clinics, or other outpatient facilities.

This bill affects state Medicaid programs, which would be prohibited from denying coverage for certain same-day services. The legislation also impacts Medicaid beneficiaries who seek both primary care and mental health services at the same outpatient facility on the same day. Additionally, healthcare providers at offices, clinics, and other outpatient facilities would be affected by the changes to coverage reimbursement rules.

• Prohibition on same-day service denials. The bill prevents state Medicaid programs from denying coverage for primary care and mental health services when both are provided on the same day at the same outpatient facility.
• Coordination of integrated care. The legislation ensures that patients can receive both physical and mental health treatments during a single visit to an office or clinic without facing insurance coverage restrictions.

The bill modifies state Medicaid program requirements to prohibit the denial of coverage for primary care and mental health services when both are provided to a patient on the same day at the same facility.

The bill aims to improve access to healthcare for youth by prohibiting state Medicaid programs from denying coverage for primary care and mental health services when both are provided on the same day at the same outpatient facility.