H.R. 9990

Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026

3 cosponsors

Where it stands

Introduced Jul 30
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Introduced Jul 30
Committee Now
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Senate —
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (Jul 30)

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Official summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service.

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.

Text of the bill

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Sec. 1. Short title

Sec. 2. Expanding eligibility for incentives to practice in rural and underserved areas

Sec. 3. Eliminating unnecessary oversight and approval requirements for behavioral health services provided by clinical psychologists