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Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026

HR 9990 · In committee · last action July 30, 2026

<p><strong>Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026</strong></p><p>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.</p>

Sponsor

Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)

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Official summary

<p><strong>Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026</strong></p><p>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.</p>