S4202
Referred to committee
Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026
- Federal
- Senate
- Introduced Mar 25, 2026
- Session 119
Bill Text
Version ISThis Act may be cited as the Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026.
Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended—
in subparagraph (F)(ii), by striking 75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L) and inserting 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848;
in subparagraph (EE), by striking 1847A(i)(5)(B) and inserting 1847A(i)(5)(B),; and
in subparagraph (FF), by striking 75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under subparagraph (L) and inserting 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848.
The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2027.
Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended—
in subparagraph (F)(ii), by striking 75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under clause (L) and inserting 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848;
in subparagraph (EE), by striking 1847A(i)(5)(B) and inserting 1847A(i)(5)(B),; and
in subparagraph (FF), by striking 75 percent of the amount determined for payment of a psychologist under subparagraph (L) and inserting 85 percent of the fee schedule amount provided under section 1848.
The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2027.
Legislative Timeline
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Introduced in Senate
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1616)