- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Latest action
- Dec 2, 2025
What it does
The ANCHOR Act of 2025 would amend the Social Security Act to allow states to optionally provide Medicaid medical assistance to uninsured individuals with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, opioid use disorder, or stimulant use disorder, provided their income does not exceed 100% of the federal poverty line. Eligibility would be determined by a healthcare provider or other state-approved entity, including emergency departments, certified community behavioral health clinics, or state agencies. Participating states must ensure enrolled individuals receive a care plan within 60 days and report behavioral health quality measures, with coverage initially lasting one year and…
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Where it stands
Introduced (Done)
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
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