119th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 5236 — 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.”

Introduced Aug 4, 2026

Last action Aug 4, 2026

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Introduced

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Referred

Aug 4, 2026

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SummaryCRS Summary

This 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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in Senate

AmendmentAI

Timeline · 2 actions

Aug 4, 2026

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Aug 4, 2026

Introduced in Senate