H.R. 10280
9–8–8 Implementation Act of 2026
Summary:
• The "9-8-8 Implementation Act of 2026" authorizes funding for crisis call center grants, a national suicide prevention media campaign, health center capital grants, and behavioral health workforce training to improve the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline system
• The bill mandates coverage of crisis response services across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, FEHB, and private health insurance plans, with most provisions taking effect 3 years after enactment
• The bill expands Medicaid options for mobile crisis intervention, lifeline call center operations, and crisis stabilization facilities, while narrowing the IMD exclusion to allow Medicaid reimbursement for certain crisis facilities
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• The bill mandates coverage of crisis response services across Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, FEHB, and private health insurance plans, with most provisions taking effect 3 years after enactment
• The bill expands Medicaid options for mobile crisis intervention, lifeline call center operations, and crisis stabilization facilities, while narrowing the IMD exclusion to allow Medicaid reimbursement for certain crisis facilities
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