Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced 2026-07-30
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026” Read the full text
Health
What it does
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced · 2026-07-30
In the House.
Committee, then floor votes in both chambers · next
Official documents
The numbers
2%
of bills introduced became law in the 118th Congress, 2023 to 2024 (n=16,213)
4
sponsors, out of 218 needed to pass
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: 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. (2026-07-30).