119th Congress Health
H.R. 9990: Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
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Summary
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.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Judy Chu D-CAOriginal
- August Pfluger R-TXOriginal
- Janice Schakowsky D-ILOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Nicole Malliotakis SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Nicole Malliotakis.
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- Introduced in House
- 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.