118 HR 7619 IH: Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act U.S. House of Representatives 2024-03-11 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I118th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 7619IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 11, 2024Mr. Neguse (for himself and Mr. Zinke) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Energy and CommerceA BILLTo require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States on strategies under Medicaid and CHIP to increase mental health and substance use disorder care provider education, training, recruitment, and retention.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Expand the Behavioral Health Workforce Now Act.

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Guidance to States on strategies under Medicaid and CHIP to increase mental health and substance use disorder care provider education, training, recruitment, and retention

Not later than 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall issue guidance to States on strategies under Medicaid and CHIP to increase education, training, recruitment, and retention of mental health and substance use disorder care providers that participate in Medicaid or CHIP, with a focus on improving the capacity of the mental health and substance use disorder care workforce in rural and underserved areas. Such guidance shall include, and not be limited to, strategies on how States may utilize waivers under section 1115 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1315) and authorities under titles XIX and XXI of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1396 et seq., 1397aa et seq.) for such purposes.