College Students Continuation of Mental Health Care Act of 2025

# College Students Continuation of Mental Health Care Act of 2025 (HR 5357) **What the Bill Would Do:** This bill aims to help college students maintain mental health coverage when they transition off their parents' health insurance plans. Currently, many students lose coverage when they age out of their parents' plans or graduate. The bill would establish protections to ensure continuity of mental health and substance abuse treatment services during these transitions. **Who It Affects:** The legislation primarily affects college-age students (typically ages 18-26) who rely on their parents' health insurance, as well as their families and mental health care providers.

It could also impact health insurance companies and colleges that coordinate student health services. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill remains in committee, meaning it has not yet been debated or voted on by the full House of Representatives. The bill was introduced by Representative Mike Flood (R-Nebraska) in the 119th Congress. Further action would be needed for it to advance toward a vote.