Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
119-S-5120119th CongressIntroduced Jul 23, 2026Health
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsor
Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM](D-NM)1 cosponsor
Summary
Increasing 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.
Actions (2)
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 23, 2026Senate
Introduced in Senate
Jul 23, 2026Library of Congress