The Improving CARE for Youth Act allows Medicaid to reimburse for behavioral health and primary care services delivered on the same day, at the same visit.
Allow Medicaid to reimburse behavioral health and primary care services delivered on the same day, at the same visit, for children enrolled in Medicaid.
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Evidence
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Rep. Carter's office says Carter, Neal Dunn, and Angie Craig introduced the Improving CARE for Youth Act; Carter said it "allows Medicaid to reimburse" same-day behavioral health and primary care services.
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Quiver lists H.R. 9847 actions as introduced in House on Jul. 22, 2026 and referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce the same day.
Assessments
Carter materially advanced legislation matching the promise by co-introducing the Improving CARE for Youth Act, which would allow Medicaid reimbursement for same-day behavioral health and primary care services for children. However, the evidence shows only introduction and referral to committee, with no enactment or implemented Medicaid reimbursement change. This is a serious legislative attempt but not a delivered outcome.