How HR 523 changes current law

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The bill adds a new subsection to authorize grants for mental and behavioral health screenings at Federally qualified health centers.

• 42 U.S.C. 254b

  (s) Mental and Behavioral Screening Grants.-- (1) In general.--The Secretary of Health and Human Services may award grants to Federally qualified health centers (as defined in section 1861(aa) of the Social Security Act) for purposes of-- (A) purchasing equipment and supplies to conduct mental and behavioral health screenings or provide mental health services; (B) hiring and training personnel to conduct such mental and behavioral health screenings or provide mental health services; and (C) assisting patients with out of pocket costs associated with such mental and behavioral health screenings or mental health services. (2) Authorization of appropriations.--There are authorized to be appropriated to carry out this subsection, in addition to any funds authorized to be appropriated or appropriated for health centers under any other subsection of this section, $50,000,000 for each of fiscal years 2022 through 2027.

  This adds new funding and provisions for mental and behavioral health services in health centers.