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Medicaid Bump Act

8/6/2025, 4:53 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4745

This bill, titled "To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for behavioral health services (including those related to mental health and substance use), and for other purposes," was introduced in the 119th Congress on July 23, 2025, as H.R. 4745.

Congressional Summary of HR 4745

Medicaid Bump Act

This bill increases the Medicaid federal matching rate, also known as the Federal Medical Assistance Percentage (FMAP), for behavioral health expenses that exceed prior levels (i.e., as of March 31, 2019). The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services must specify which services are eligible for the increased FMAP. States must use funds to supplement state funding for programs in effect as of April 1, 2021, and to increase the capacity, efficiency, and quality of services.

Current Status of Bill HR 4745

Bill HR 4745 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 23, 2025. Bill HR 4745 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 23, 2025.  Bill HR 4745's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce. as of July 23, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4745

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4745

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4745

To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for behavioral health services (including those related to mental health and substance use), and for other purposes.
To amend title XIX of the Social Security Act to provide a higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures under Medicaid for behavioral health services (including those related to mental health and substance use), and for other purposes.

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