Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
What this bill does
**H.R. 10240 — Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026**
This bill would require coverage of "crisis response services" — mental health and substance use crisis care provided by mobile crisis teams, crisis receiving and stabilization facilities, mental/behavioral health urgent care facilities, or other qualified providers — across a wide range of federal and federally regulated health programs. It defines these services and sets standards for crisis stabilization facilities (such as 24/7 availability, no rejection based on ability to pay or other factors, and limits on length of stay). It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Medicare payment method for these services, requires state Medicaid programs and CHIP to cover them, requires ambulance coverage for transporting people in crisis, and extends coverage requirements to private group and individual health plans (with parity in cost-sharing and treatment limits), TRICARE, veterans' reimbursement programs, and Federal Employees Health Benefits plans.
The bill affects Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, CHIP enrollees, people with private employer or individual insurance, military servicemembers and their families under TRICARE, veterans, and federal employees — expanding their guaranteed access to mental health and substance use crisis care. Providers of crisis services, insurers, and state Medicaid agencies would also be directly affected by new coverage and payment requirements. Most provisions take effect three years after enactment, with some flexibility for states needing new legislation.
The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Jennifer McClellan and referred to several House committees, including Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce. It has not yet been voted on in committee or by the full House, and no companion Senate action is noted.
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Timeline
10 Sep 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10240 do?
- **H.R. 10240 — Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026** This bill would require coverage of "crisis response services" — mental health and substance use crisis care provided by mobile crisis teams, crisis receiving and stabilization facilities, mental/behavioral health urgent care facilities, or other qualified providers — across a wide range of federal and federally regulated health programs. It defines these services and sets standards for crisis stabilization facilities (such as 24/7 availability, no rejection based on ability to pay or other factors, and limits on length of stay). It directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Medicare payment method for these services, requires state Medicaid programs and CHIP to cover them, requires ambulance coverage for transporting people in crisis, and extends coverage requirements to private group and individual health plans (with parity in cost-sharing and treatment limits), TRICARE, veterans' reimbursement programs, and Federal Employees Health Benefits plans. The bill affects Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, CHIP enrollees, people with private employer or individual insurance, military servicemembers and their families under TRICARE, veterans, and federal employees — expanding their guaranteed access to mental health and substance use crisis care. Providers of crisis services, insurers, and state Medicaid agencies would also be directly affected by new coverage and payment requirements. Most provisions take effect three years after enactment, with some flexibility for states needing new legislation. The bill was introduced on September 3, 2026, by Rep. Jennifer McClellan and referred to several House committees, including Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means, Armed Services, Veterans' Affairs, Oversight and Government Reform, and Education and Workforce. It has not yet been voted on in committee or by the full House, and no companion Senate action is noted.
- Has H.R. 10240 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10240. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10240?
- H.R. 10240 was sponsored by Rep. McClellan, Jennifer L. [D-VA-4] (D-VA), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10240?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. (10 Sep 2026).
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