ANCHOR Act of 2025 allows states to provide Medicaid assistance to uninsured individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorder.
The ANCHOR Act of 2025 amends title XIX of the Social Security Act to establish a state option to provide medical assistance to certain individuals with serious mental illness or substance use disorder. This assistance includes a care plan developed within 60 days of enrollment by a qualified health care provider. Medical assistance is initially available for one year and can be extended by the state for subsequent one-year periods, subject to redetermination. Qualifying conditions include serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, opioid use disorder, and stimulant use disorder.
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