119 S4202 IS: Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026 U.S. Senate 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.

II119th CONGRESS2d SessionS. 4202IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESMarch 25, 2026Mr. Barrasso (for himself, Mr. Coons, Mrs. Capito, Ms. Cortez Masto, and Ms. Hassan) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceA 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;(2)in subparagraph (EE), by striking 1847A(i)(5)(B) and inserting 1847A(i)(5)(B),; and (3) 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.