Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act

# Summary of HR 3320: Strengthening Medicaid for Serious Mental Illness Act **What the Bill Does** This bill would allow states to expand their Medicaid programs to cover intensive mental health services for adults with serious mental illnesses. The covered services include round-the-clock treatment from specialized care teams, job support, peer counseling, mobile crisis response teams, case management, and housing assistance. The bill aims to help people at risk of homelessness, psychiatric emergencies, hospitalization, or involvement with the criminal justice system.

To encourage states to adopt these programs, the federal government would provide planning grants and increase its share of funding for these services. **Who It Affects** This bill primarily affects adults with serious mental illnesses who are on Medicaid, as well as state Medicaid programs and the federal government. It could also benefit people at risk of homelessness or criminal justice involvement, and potentially reduce strain on emergency rooms and hospitals by providing preventive community-based care. **Current Status** The bill was introduced by Representative Daniel Goldman (D-NY) and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.