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HR 6778 115th Congress House

Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act

Official title: To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to States regarding Federal reimbursement for furnishing services and treatment for s… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to provide guidance to States regarding Federal reimbursement for furnishing services and treatment for substance use disorders under Medicaid using telehealth services.

Introduced: September 12, 2018 Introduced by: Luján, Ben Ray Democratic · New Mexico See on congress.gov
Health Alaska Natives and HawaiiansChild healthDrug therapyDrug, alcohol, tobacco use
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It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Sep 12, 2018
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 Latest action September 12, 2018

Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act

This bill requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to develop guidance for states on how to obtain federal reimbursement under Medicaid for substance use disorder telehealth services, including services provided in school-based health centers.

 Related & companion bills 4
  • HRES 1099 Related bill Providing for the concurrence by the House in the Senate amendment to H.R. 6, with an amendment.
  • HR 6 Related bill SUPPORT for Patients and Communities Act
  • S 2904 Related bill Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act
  • S 3120 Related bill HEAL Act of 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6778: Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6778/
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"H.R. 6778: Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6778/.
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H.R. 6778, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6778/.
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[H.R. 6778: Medicaid Substance Use Disorder Treatment via Telehealth Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6778/)
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