HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025
HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025
Plain Language Summary
# HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025 – Plain Language Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act would allow Medicare and Medicaid patients to visit their primary care doctor three times per year without having to pay out-of-pocket costs (such as copays or deductibles). Currently, many patients must pay these fees when they see a doctor, which can discourage people from seeking preventive care and mental health support. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects Medicare recipients (seniors 65+), Medicaid recipients (lower-income individuals and families), and their healthcare providers.
By removing financial barriers to primary care visits, the bill aims to help patients access preventive care and mental health services more easily. **Current Status** The bill is currently in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House. It was sponsored by Representative Andrea Salinas (D-OR).
CRS Official Summary
Helping Out Patients for Emotional and Mental Wellbeing Act or the HOPE and Mental Wellbeing Act of 2025This bill provides for coverage under Medicare and Medicaid of three primary care visits per year without cost-sharing.
Latest Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.