HR 8680
Greater Mental Health Access Act
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Bill overview
The Greater Mental Health Access Act aims to improve access to mental health services for individuals grieving the loss of a loved one to suicide. It establishes a special enrollment period for family members to join or change health insurance plans following a suicide, and creates a grant program to fund outpatient mental health services for those impacted by the suicide of a friend or family member. This legislation seeks to address the increased risk of suicide contagion and the challenges faced by survivors of suicide loss.
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Primary sponsor
Susan Wild
Cosponsors
David J. Trone
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