Senate bill · S. 5120 (119th Congress)
Amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral health services
U.S. Senate
Sponsor: Martin Heinrich (U.S. Senator for New Mexico, Democratic)
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A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral health services.
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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.
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Where it stands
Assigned to a committee for review.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Senate Committee on Finance · U.S. Senate
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Full history
- Jul 23, 2026
Introduced
Introduced in U.S. Senate
U.S. Senate
- Jul 23, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Jul 23, 2026
Referred to committee
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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