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Read. Follow. Verify.Senate Hearing on Youth Mental Health Crisis
Record date · January 1, 2023
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What This Bill Does
The U.S. Senate Committee on Finance held a hearing to address the growing mental health crisis among American youth. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy provided testimony to help lawmakers identify potential legislative solutions within the Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program () frameworks.
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.
Who It Affects
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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.
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.
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- 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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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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