Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
Official title: A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral health services.
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Where the Bill Stands
- Introduced, done
- Committee, current stage
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What This Bill Does
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.
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Timeline
- Library of CongressIntroduced in Senate
- SenateRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Introduced
- Committee

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