Kennedy, Heinrich introduce bipartisan bill to cut red tape delaying mental health treatment

This press release from Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) was published on 2026-07-28 and titled "Kennedy, Heinrich introduce bipartisan bill to cut red tape delaying mental health treatment".

Kennedy, Heinrich introduce bipartisan bill to cut red tape delaying mental health treatment

WASHINGTON – Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.) joined Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) in introducing the bipartisan Increasing Mental Health Options Act to eliminate outdated Medicare rules that delay mental health treatment for seniors and improve access to behavioral health care. Current Medicare rules require psychologists to obtain a physician’s approval before providing services in certain treatment settings, creating unnecessary delays for patients [ ] The post Kennedy, Heinrich introduce bipartisan bill to cut red tape delaying mental health treatment appeared first on U.S. Senator John Kennedy .