House Bill 6778
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Sep 12, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
6778
Congress
115
Policy Area
Health
Health
Primary focus of measure is science or practice of the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease; health services administration and funding, including such programs as Medicare and Medicaid; health personnel and medical education; drug use and safety; health care coverage and insurance; health facilities. Measures concerning controlled substances and drug trafficking may fall under Crime and Law Enforcement policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act
This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop guidance for states on how to obtain federal reimbursement under Medicaid for substance use disorder telehealth services, including services provided in school-based health centers.
September 12, 2018
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09/12/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
09/12/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:41:34 PM