Improving CARE for Youth Act
Latest action (22 Jul 2026): Introduced
What this bill does
H.R. 9847, the Improving CARE for Youth Act, would amend Medicaid law (title XIX of the Social Security Act) to prohibit state Medicaid plans from denying payment for a mental health service, substance use disorder service, or primary care service simply because it was furnished to the same patient on the same day as one of the other listed services. The bill defines these "same-day qualifying services" to include care delivered in person or via telehealth by physicians or practitioners employed by or contracted with the same physician's office, federally qualified health center, rural health clinic, or other outpatient facility.
The change would affect Medicaid beneficiaries, including children and youth, who seek combined behavioral health and primary care visits, as well as the health care providers and clinics that bill Medicaid for these services. By barring states from refusing same-day payment, the bill aims to remove a reimbursement obstacle that can discourage providers from offering integrated, same-day physical and behavioral health care.
The bill was introduced in the House on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL), with Rep. Carter of Louisiana and Rep. Craig as original co-sponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law.
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Official summary
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, substance use disorder, and mental health services that are furnished on the same day at the same office, clinic, or other outpatient facility (including via telehealth).
Common questions
- What does H.R. 9847 do?
- H.R. 9847, the Improving CARE for Youth Act, would amend Medicaid law (title XIX of the Social Security Act) to prohibit state Medicaid plans from denying payment for a mental health service, substance use disorder service, or primary care service simply because it was furnished to the same patient on the same day as one of the other listed services. The bill defines these "same-day qualifying services" to include care delivered in person or via telehealth by physicians or practitioners employed by or contracted with the same physician's office, federally qualified health center, rural health clinic, or other outpatient facility. The change would affect Medicaid beneficiaries, including children and youth, who seek combined behavioral health and primary care visits, as well as the health care providers and clinics that bill Medicaid for these services. By barring states from refusing same-day payment, the bill aims to remove a reimbursement obstacle that can discourage providers from offering integrated, same-day physical and behavioral health care. The bill was introduced in the House on July 22, 2026, by Rep. Neal Dunn (R-FL), with Rep. Carter of Louisiana and Rep. Craig as original co-sponsors, and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. As an introduced bill, it would need committee consideration, House and Senate passage, and the President's signature to become law.
- Has H.R. 9847 become law?
- Not yet. As of 22 Jul 2026, H.R. 9847 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 9847?
- H.R. 9847 was sponsored by Rep. Neal Dunn [R-FL2] (Republican-FL), with 3 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 9847?
- Introduced (22 Jul 2026).
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