A bill to amend title IV of the Public Health Service Act to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a clearinghouse on intellectual disabilities, and for other purposes.
Think Differently Database Act
This bill requires the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an online clearinghouse of resources and other information for individuals with an intellectual disability (and their caregivers and families) that is searchable by zip code. In particular, the clearinghouse must include information about (1) community-based services and long-term support services available through Medicaid; and (2) how to obtain health care, mental health care, and other relevant services.
HHS must also promote awareness of the resources in the clearinghouse.
Became Public Law No: 118-225.
Introduced in Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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