Marijuana Impact on Medicaid Act of 2026

Apr 20, 2026

Summary

Requires the government to study and report on how much Medicaid spends on hospital and emergency room visits that are related to using marijuana.

What problem does this solve?

The government does not have clear data on the financial cost to the Medicaid program from healthcare visits related to marijuana use. This bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to collect this data and report it to Congress to inform future policy decisions.

What does this bill do?

Mandates data collection on Medicaid costs

Requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to gather data on federal and state Medicaid spending for hospital and emergency room visits related to marijuana use.

Requires a public report to Congress

Directs the Secretary to submit a public report to Congress with the findings and any recommendations for new laws or actions.

Who does this affect?

Department of Health and Human Services
State Medicaid agencies
Medicaid recipients

What is the real world impact?

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Provides data on healthcare costs

Gives lawmakers clear data on how much Medicaid spends on marijuana-related hospital visits, helping them make informed decisions about healthcare policy and spending.

When does this start?

A report on the findings must be submitted to Congress within one year of the bill becoming law.

Report to Congress

The Secretary of Health and Human Services must submit the report to Congress and make it public no later than one year after the bill becomes law.