H.R. 5789 — To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicaid coverage protections for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder, and for other purposes.

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This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop guidance for states on neonatal abstinence syndrome services, including coverage options under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The Government Accountability Office must also study Medicaid coverage gaps for pregnant and postpartum women with substance-use disorders.

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H.R. 6SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
2018-10-24Became Public Law No: 115-271.
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2018-05-15
Introduced in House
2018-05-15
Introduced in House
2018-05-15
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
2018-05-17
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2018-05-17
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
2018-06-12
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-730.
2018-06-12
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 115-730.
2018-06-12
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 565.

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide for Medicaid coverage protections for pregnant and post-partum women while receiving inpatient treatment for a substance use disorder, and for other purposes.

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