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S 5236 119th Congress

Improving CARE for Youth Act

A bill to amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to ensure Medicaid coverage of mental health services and primary care services furnished on the same day.

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Introduced Aug 4, 2026 Latest action Aug 4, 2026 Sponsor: Sen. Hassan, Margaret Wood [D-NH] Health
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Source: Congress.govUpdated 2026-09-13 13:07:03 UTC.

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    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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IntroductionIntroduced Introduced in the Senate. Congress.gov
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Introduced in Senate Aug 4, 2026

Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably for Youth Act or the Improving CARE for Youth ActThis bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from denying coverage for primary care and mental health services that are furnished on the same day at the same office, clinic, or other outpatient facility.

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