Improving CARE for Youth Act

HR 7996, the Improving CARE for Youth Act, changes Medicaid rules to ensure states cannot block payment when a person receives both mental health and primary care services on the same day at the same facility. It directly affects Medicaid recipients, particularly youth, by removing a barrier that previously prevented coverage for integrated care during a single visit. The key provision adds a new rule to Medicaid coverage requirements, explicitly stating that states must pay for both services if provided together at the same location. This simplifies access to coordinated care without requiring separate appointments.