Supporting 9–8–8 Crisis Stabilization Act revises Medicaid to include crisis facilities as eligible providers.

The Supporting 9–8–8 Crisis Stabilization Act amends Medicaid to revise the exclusion for Institutions for Mental Diseases. It defines crisis receiving and stabilization facilities and mental health and substance use urgent care facilities as eligible providers. These facilities must offer 24/7 services, accept walk-ins, and provide at least 23 hours of observation and 48 hours of crisis stabilization services.

Supporting 9–8–8 Crisis Stabilization Act revises Medicaid to include crisis facilities as eligible providers.

The Supporting 9–8–8 Crisis Stabilization Act amends Medicaid to revise the exclusion for Institutions for Mental Diseases. It defines crisis receiving and stabilization facilities and mental health and substance use urgent care facilities as eligible providers. These facilities must offer 24/7 services, accept walk-ins, and provide at least 23 hours of observation and 48 hours of crisis stabilization services.