Amends the Social Security Act to improve care access for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries through tested models.

The bill amends title XI of the Social Security Act to enhance access to care for all Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. It introduces a social determinants of health payment model to test payment and service delivery innovations. These innovations focus on behavioral health services, underserved areas, and conditions affecting Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. The bill also mandates consultations with relevant health equity offices and requires reports on the impact of these models on health equity and disparities.

Amends the Social Security Act to improve care access for Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries through tested models.

The bill amends title XI of the Social Security Act to enhance access to care for all Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. It introduces a social determinants of health payment model to test payment and service delivery innovations. These innovations focus on behavioral health services, underserved areas, and conditions affecting Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries. The bill also mandates consultations with relevant health equity offices and requires reports on the impact of these models on health equity and disparities.