HR 7535
Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026
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This bill, the Second Chance Mental Health Access Act of 2026, aims to improve mental healthcare access for individuals recently released from incarceration. It amends the Medicaid program to require states to cover up to 12 telehealth mental health visits per year for formerly incarcerated individuals who are under home confinement at the time of their release. This provision is intended to address the mental health challenges often faced by this population and promote successful reintegration into society. The bill focuses specifically on telehealth services to expand access to care.
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Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] Norton
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