Michelle Alyssa Go Act

This bill changes how Medicaid defines an "institution for mental diseases," which is a hospital, nursing facility, or other institution mainly focused on diagnosing, treating, or caring for people with mental illness. Under the bill, a facility with 36 beds or fewer would no longer count as such an institution if it meets nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for mental health programs approved by the Secretary of Health and Human Services. Facilities that treat substance use disorders would also need to meet evidence-based standards for those programs, such as standards from the American Society of Addiction Medicine. The standards would cover the types of services offered, hours of clinical care, and staff credentials. The change would take effect 180 days after the bill becomes law.

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Sponsors

• Daniel S. Goldman Democrat sponsor
• 14 cosponsors