Senators Cornyn, Smith, Tillis, and Cortez Masto introduced the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act to enhance mental health service access.

Quiver AI Summary

Senators introduce mental health legislation: U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), Tina Smith (D-MN), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) have unveiled the Ensuring Excellence in Mental Health Act. This legislation aims to enhance access to Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics (CCBHCs) by establishing a formal funding structure for services under Medicare.

Legislators emphasize care accessibility: Senator Cornyn stated, “This legislation would ensure CCBHCs have a reliable and permanent funding structure under Medicare.” Senator Smith added, “Everybody deserves access to mental health care, regardless of their zip code.” The bill seeks to address coverage disparities and improve care quality.

Background on CCBHCs: Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinics were established by Congress in 2014, providing a variety of mental health and addiction services. The new act proposes funding for CCBHCs under Medicare and aims to improve workforce sustainability while increasing overall care access, particularly in underserved areas.

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