Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (23 Jul 2026): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
What this bill does
The "Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026" proposes to amend Medicare rules related to clinical psychologists. It would provide an additional 10% payment to clinical psychologists who serve patients in areas designated as health professional shortage areas. This aims to incentivize mental health professionals to practice in underserved regions.
The bill also seeks to expand the types of services clinical psychologists can provide under Medicare. Specifically, it would allow them to offer behavioral health services for hospitalization, home health, and other Medicare-covered services, provided these are in line with state laws. This could affect Medicare beneficiaries by potentially increasing access to mental health care in various settings.
This bill was introduced in the Senate on July 23, 2026, and is sponsored by Senator Martin Heinrich. Its current status is "Introduced." Following introduction, the bill was referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Official summary
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.
Timeline
23 Jul 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Common questions
- What does S. 5120 do?
- The "Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026" proposes to amend Medicare rules related to clinical psychologists. It would provide an additional 10% payment to clinical psychologists who serve patients in areas designated as health professional shortage areas. This aims to incentivize mental health professionals to practice in underserved regions. The bill also seeks to expand the types of services clinical psychologists can provide under Medicare. Specifically, it would allow them to offer behavioral health services for hospitalization, home health, and other Medicare-covered services, provided these are in line with state laws. This could affect Medicare beneficiaries by potentially increasing access to mental health care in various settings. This bill was introduced in the Senate on July 23, 2026, and is sponsored by Senator Martin Heinrich. Its current status is "Introduced." Following introduction, the bill was referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Has S. 5120 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5120. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5120?
- S. 5120 was sponsored by Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM] (D-NM), with 1 cosponsor.
- What's the latest action on S. 5120?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (23 Jul 2026).
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