HR. 9867In Committee
Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Requires the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to guide states on expanding the behavioral health workforce under Medicaid and CHIP, especially in rural and underserved areas
Key points
- Require CMS guidance
- Expand provider recruitment
- Expand provider retention
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-07-22 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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