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Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
Introduced Jul 23, 2026 by Sen. Martin Heinrich
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Latest action · Jul 23, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What it 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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service.
Roll-call votes
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