Bill · H.R. 6727· House(119-HR-6727)
Repealing the IMD Exclusion Act
- Introduced
- 12/15/2025
- Last activity
- 12/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Sponsored by
- Ritchie Torres
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Repealing the IMD Exclusion Act. It was introduced in the House on December 15, 2025. The bill changes the Social Security Act regarding the Medicaid program. It removes the rule that excludes patients in an institution for mental diseases from receiving medical assistance. It also permits medical assistance for IMD patients under 65 years of age. Finally, it sets required standards for institutions for mental diseases.
Yes· 3 of 26
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+9
By removing the IMD exclusion under Medicaid and setting evidence-based standards, the bill significantly improves access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment facilities.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
Low-income individuals relying on Medicaid receive vital expanded access to specialized mental health and substance abuse residential care.
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+8
Directly benefits individuals with mental and behavioral health conditions by enabling Medicaid coverage in specialized institutions.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2 removes the exclusion of medical assistance under Medicaid for items and services for patients in an institution for mental diseases, and permits medical assistance for IMD patients under 65 years of age, which could help individuals get coverage for care that was previously blocked.
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Section 3 requires institutions for mental diseases to meet nationally recognized, evidence-based standards for mental health programs and substance use disorder programs, which could ensure that patients receive care that meets approved standards for services, clinical care hours, and staffing credentials.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- The provided text does not contain any explicit mentions of negative consequences, burdens, or negative impacts for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+8Good For People With Disabilities+8Good For Middle Aged+7Good For Young Adults+7Good For Children+5Good For African Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Immigrants+3Good For L G B T Q Community+3Good For Men+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Rural Residents+3Good For Students+3Good For Veterans+3Good For Women+3Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Urban Residents+2Good For White Americans+2
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+9Improves Healthcare Access+8Improves Opioid Crisis Response+7Increases Medicaid Funding+7
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+6Reduces Homelessness+3
- Governance And Ideology
- Increases Federal Power+2
- 12/15/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
- Introduced in House