Bill Tracker / 119th Congress / H.R. 9990
H.R. 9990 · 119th Congress
Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
Latest action: 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. — 07/30/2026
What This Bill Does
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.
Summary as of 07/30/2026, via Congress.gov / Congressional Research Service.