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HR 5944119th CongressIn Committee
Restoring Inpatient Mental Health Access Act of 2025
Introduced: Nov 7, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Finstad, Brad [R-MN-1] (R-Minnesota)
HealthcareSocial Services
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs
The Restoring Inpatient Mental Health Access Act of 2025 amends the Social Security Act to allow federal Medicaid funds to cover services in mental health institutions, removing prior restrictions and expanding access to inpatient care starting in 2027.
Key Points
- 1Removes exclusions on Medicaid funding for institutions treating mental diseases.
- 2Expands access to inpatient mental health services under Medicaid.
- 3Effective date set for January 1, 2027, with transitional provisions.
Impact Areas
Medicaid beneficiaries requiring inpatient mental health careMental health institutions previously ineligible for federal fundingState Medicaid programs and federal healthcare spending
Generated by legislative-analysis-v2 on Nov 12, 2025