What This Bill Does · Plain English
Summary · Congress.gov
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.
Action Timeline
2026-07-23
Introduced in Senate
2026-07-23
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did S.5120 pass?
S.5120 is still alive. Current stage: COMMITTEE. Pass likelihood: pending.
What does S.5120 do?
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.
Who sponsored S.5120?
S.5120 was sponsored by Martin Heinrich (D-New Mexico).
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