Pennsylvania · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Resolution

HR 551: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission and Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to examine the reimbursement mechanisms necessary to expand and sustain a robust behavioral health crisis service system in this Commonwealth, specifically analyzing practices of the Medicaid program, Medicare program and private commercial health insurance payors in paying for crisis services and their impact on the sustainability and accessibility of these vital services.

In committee Last action June 5, 2026: Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations

Plain-language summary

HR 551 is a resolution introduced in the Pennsylvania House on June 5, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: A Resolution directing the Joint State Government Commission and Legislative Budget and Finance Committee to examine the reimbursement mechanisms necessary to expand and sustain a robust behavioral health crisis service system in this Commonwealth, specifically analyzing practices of the Medicaid program, Medicare program and private commercial health insurance payors in paying for crisis services and their impact on the sustainability and accessibility of these vital services. Primary sponsor: Justin Fleming (Democratic). It lists 21 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (June 5, 2026): Referred to Intergovernmental Affairs & Operations.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Justin Fleming (Democratic). 21 co-sponsors.