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H.R. 9990 · 119th Congress

Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026

Introduced / in committeeHealth

Details

Sponsor
Nicole Malliotakis (R)
Introduced
2026-07-30
Origin
House
Policy area
Health
Latest action
2026-07-30 — 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.
Cosponsors
3

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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.

CRS summary — Introduced in House (2026-07-30)