HR 8081
Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026
Jurisdiction
US Congress
Session
119th Congress (2025-2026)
Last updated at
Jun 14, 2026, 3:42 AM
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Bill overview
This bill aims to increase access to mental health care for Medicare beneficiaries by changing how Medicare pays psychologists. Specifically, it increases the reimbursement rate for psychologists from 75% to 85% of the standard fee schedule, aligning it more closely with private insurance rates. The goal is to encourage more psychologists to accept Medicare patients and improve the availability of mental health services within the program. These changes will take effect on January 1, 2027.
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