Improving CARE for Youth Act

What it does

Improving Coordination and Access to Resources Equitably for Youth Act or the Improving CARE for Youth Act This bill prohibits state Medicaid programs from denying coverage for primary care and mental health services that are furnished on the same day at the same office, clinic, or other outpatient facility.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Margaret Wood Hassan (D-NH). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.

Where it stands

• IntroducedAug 4, 2026
• Passed the Senate—
• Passed the House—
• Sent to the President—
• Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Aug 4, 2026)

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Committees

• Finance Committee

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