ANCHOR Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 3300

119th Congress

ANCHOR Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 2, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Marsha Blackburn

R - TN

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Summary

The ANCHOR Act creates a new Medicaid eligibility category for uninsured adults with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, or substance use disorders (opioid or stimulant). States may provide 1-year coverage periods for individuals below 100% poverty who are diagnosed by healthcare providers or designated entities.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

The ANCHOR Act creates a new Medicaid eligibility category for uninsured adults with serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, or substance use disorders (opioid or stimulant). States may provide 1-year coverage periods for individuals below 100% poverty who are diagnosed by healthcare providers or designated entities.

Last updated: 12/27/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates optional Medicaid coverage for serious mental illness and substance use disorders
Covers opioid use disorder and stimulant use disorder (cocaine, meth)
Eligibility: uninsured adults under 100% poverty with qualifying condition
Requires care plan within 60 days of enrollment
Coverage for initial 1-year period, renewable annually
Diagnosis can come from ER, community behavioral health clinic, or law enforcement

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Benefits uninsured Americans with serious mental illness or addiction who currently cannot access treatment. Addresses opioid and stimulant crises by providing pathway to Medicaid coverage. Could reduce emergency room utilization and incarceration while improving treatment outcomes.

Policy Areas

No policy areas assigned yet.

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3300, 119th Congress (2025). "ANCHOR Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3300