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Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026

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What this bill does

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This bill would give extra Medicare payments to clinical psychologists who work in areas that don't have enough health care providers. It would also let clinical psychologists offer behavioral health services under Medicare in more settings, including hospitals and home health care, as long as their state laws allow it.

Sponsor

Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM]

D

Introduced

July 23, 2026

Policy Area

Health

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