To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to permit uninsured families and individuals to obtain coverage under the Medicaid Program, to assure coverage of doctor's visits, prescription drugs, mental health services, long-term care services, alcohol and drug abuse treatment services, and all other medically necessary services, and for other purposes.
Requires coverage of the following for Medicaid-eligible individuals: (1) early and periodic screening, diagnostic, and treatment (EPSDT) services for individuals of all ages; (2) rehabilitative services and assistive technologies for disabled or developmentally delayed children; (3) prescription drugs; (4) drug and alcohol treatment services; (5) inpatient and outpatient mental health and psychiatric services; (6) some chiropractic services; (7) assistive technology devices and services, durable medical equipment, sexually-transmitted disease diagnosis and treatment, and prenatal and post-natal care; (8) reproductive health services; and (9) licensed personal assistive services provided by a home health aide or similarly trained individual for the physically or mentally disabled who need assistance with daily living chores.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
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