OPENING THE RECORD
OPENING THE RECORD
H.R. 9990 · 119TH CONGRESS
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CONGRESSIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE
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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