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H.R.4096 / 118th Congress

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to expand the application of Medicaid State programs to monitor antipsychotic medications to all Medicaid beneficiaries.

Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Jun 14, 2023

This bill requires state Medicaid programs to monitor (through their drug utilization review programs) the use of antipsychotic medications by adults, particularly individuals over the age of 65, individuals who receive home- and community-based services, and individuals who are in institutional care settings (e.g., nursing facilities). (States are currently only required to monitor the use of antipsychotic medications by children.)

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Who introduced it

Rep. Carter, Earl L. "Buddy" [R-GA-1] · R–GA

Committees

  • Energy and Commerce Committee
2 cosponsorship records, including any withdrawals

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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

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