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H.R.8081

Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026

Introduced·3/25/26

Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026 aims to enhance Medicare coverage for mental health services.

The Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026 seeks to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program by amending the Social Security Act. Specifically, it increases the payment rate for psychologists and other mental health professionals from 75 percent to 85 percent of the fee schedule amount. These changes will apply to services provided on or after January 1, 2027.

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Current
Energy And Commerce Committee
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Committee decision

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Mar 25

House

Introduced in House

Mar 25

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.