Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · S 5120
Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-07-23Topic: health care · public healthSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceIncreasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026 This bill provides for an additional payment for clinical psychologists under Medicare who provide services in designated health professional shortage areas. It also allows clinical psychologists to provide behavioral health services (in accordance with state law) for purposes of hospitalization services, home health services, and other services under Medicare.
Sponsors
- Martin Heinrich Democrat sponsor
- 1 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-23 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. | refer |
| 2026-07-23 | Introduced in Senate | introduce |