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S. 5120: Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Jul 23, 2026
  2. Passed Senate (not reached)
  3. Passed House (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in Senate, Jul 23, 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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

1

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Martin Heinrich D-NM SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Jul 23, 2026Introduced in the Senate by Martin Heinrich.
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  1. Jul 23, 2026Introduced in Senate
  2. Jul 23, 2026Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.