119 HR 8081 IH: Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026 U.S. House of Representatives 2026-03-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8081IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMarch 25, 2026Mr. 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 concernedA BILLTo amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026.

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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.