Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026

Brian K. Fitzpatrick

Republican · PA · Representative

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• Paul Tonko (D-NY-20)Original· 2026-03-25

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.

2026-03-25

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This bill aims to improve access to mental health services and support the doctors and therapists who provide them, likely through measures such as expanding insurance coverage, increasing payment rates for mental health providers, or reducing barriers to care. The legislation would affect patients seeking mental health treatment, mental health professionals, insurance companies, and potentially employers who offer health benefits. The bill is currently being reviewed by two congressional committees to determine how its various provisions should be handled.

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 8081 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8081 To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 25, 2026 Mr. Fitzpatrick (for himself and Mr. Tonko) introduced the following bill; which was 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 _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. IMPROVING ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES UNDER THE MEDICARE PROGRAM. (a) In General.--Section 1833(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(a)(1)) is amended-- (1) 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''; and (2) 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''. (b) Effective Date.--The amendments made by this section shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2027. <all>

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