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.

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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral services.Official Title as Introduced

Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026Short Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 9990·House·Bill·Health

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis(Republican-New York-11)·

Jul 30, 2026

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Jul 30, 2026

HouseReferred 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, 2026

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Bill text

Jul 30, 2026As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Jul 30, 2026Introduced in House