The bill would create a Medicare demonstration program, running from October 1, 2025, through no later than September 30, 2030. It would support eligible hospitals testing ways to coordinate care for people with mental and physical health conditions, including approaches that address social factors affecting health. Hospitals would submit plans and quality measures, work with community partners, and take part in a learning collaborative. The Secretary would share promising practices and report the program’s results to Congress.
If you receive care through a participating hospital and meet the program’s eligibility rules, the hospital may test coordinated services such as mental health support alongside medical care, care coordination, or referrals to community services. The bill does not guarantee that any particular person will receive these services.
The bill does not state a total cost or a payment amount for participating hospitals. The Secretary would negotiate annual payment arrangements with hospitals. Funding appropriated under section 1115A(f) would be available for the program without another appropriation.
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