Senate Hearing on Youth Mental Health Crisis
January 1, 2023
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The Frame
The Senate Finance Committee is exploring legislative changes to Medicaid and , which are the primary federal funding sources for youth mental health services, to address widespread shortages in care and provider availability.
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Youth and families
They are the primary recipients of mental health services funded by Medicaid and CHIP.
Healthcare providers
Providers participating in Medicaid and CHIP may be subject to future policy changes regarding reimbursement and service delivery.
Last recorded activity January 1, 2023.
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Summary
Key Facts
- The hearing was held on February 8, 2022, to address a youth mental health epidemic.
- The Senate Finance Committee holds jurisdiction over Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
- Medicaid and CHIP are identified as the largest payers of mental health care for young people in the U.S.
- The hearing included testimony from U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy.
- The committee received written submissions from over 20 organizations, including the American Academy of Pediatrics and the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
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Why It Matters
The Senate Finance Committee is exploring legislative changes to Medicaid and , which are the primary federal funding sources for youth mental health services, to address widespread shortages in care and provider availability.
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Focus on Medicaid/CHIP Reform
The committee is explicitly signaling that it intends to use its authority over Medicaid and CHIP to address the youth mental health crisis.
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