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S.1169: Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 115th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced May 17, 2017
- Latest Major Action May 17, 2017
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
20 (13 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 6 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - May 17, 2017
Bill Summary
Medicaid Coverage for Addiction Recovery Expansion Act This bill amends title XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act to allow states to provide medical assistance to adults for residential addiction treatment facility services under the Medicaid program if such services are offered as part of a full continuum of evidence-based treatment services. "Residential addiction treatment facility services" are medically necessary inpatient services...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| May 17, 2017 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S3018)
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| May 17, 2017 |
Introduced in the Senate by Richard J. Durbin (D-Ill.) |