Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026 expands coverage for crisis response services.

The Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026 mandates coverage of crisis response services under Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, CHIP, FEHB, and ERISA. Crisis response services include mental health or substance use services provided by mobile crisis response teams, crisis receiving and stabilization facilities, and other appropriate providers. The act also requires coverage for ambulance transport of individuals in crisis. The changes take effect three years after the act's enactment.

Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026 expands coverage for crisis response services.

The Behavioral Health Crisis Services Expansion Act of 2026 mandates coverage of crisis response services under Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, CHIP, FEHB, and ERISA. Crisis response services include mental health or substance use services provided by mobile crisis response teams, crisis receiving and stabilization facilities, and other appropriate providers. The act also requires coverage for ambulance transport of individuals in crisis. The changes take effect three years after the act's enactment.