This resolution supports a bill in Congress that aims to increase the number of Medicaid-eligible inpatient psychiatric beds in care facilities from 16 to 36. The goal is to improve access to mental health care for those in need.
Resolution supporting the United States House of Representative Bill, the “Michelle Alyssa Go Act,” introduced by Congressman Dan Goldman, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Congressman Tony Cárdenas, and Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis, which increases the cap of Medicaid-eligible inpatient psychiatric beds a care facility can have from 16 to 36.
How it got here
The legislation originated from a need to address the mental health crisis in America, particularly highlighted by the tragic death of Michelle Alyssa Go.
The Michelle Alyssa Go Act was introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives by Congressman Dan Goldman, Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis, Congressman Tony Cárdenas, and Congressman Gus M. Bilirakis to increase the cap of Medicaid-eligible inpatient psychiatric beds from 16 to 36.
Supervisor Catherine Stefani drafted a resolution supporting the Michelle Alyssa Go Act, recognizing the critical need for expanded mental health care access.
The Board of Supervisors adopted Resolution No. 359-24, endorsing the Michelle Alyssa Go Act and its significance in expanding access to mental health care.
The resolution was returned unsigned by the Mayor, becoming effective without her approval as per the city charter.
The Clerk of the Board transmitted copies of the adopted resolution to various congressional representatives, demonstrating San Francisco's support for the Michelle Alyssa Go Act.
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