Bill119th CongressFiled Jul 23, 2026Health
S. 5120
Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Jul 23, 2026)
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.
What just happenedJul 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM](D-NM)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateJul 23, 2026
- Jul 23, 2026IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Introduced in Senate