Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026
Bipartisan Senate Bill Proposes 10% Pay Boost for Medicare Mental Health Providers
This bill was introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Finance. It is in the early stages of the legislative process and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
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The bill has strong support from both Republicans and Democrats and addresses a popular issue. However, it will need to compete with other spending priorities in the Senate Finance Committee.
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Medicare beneficiaries who need mental health services would benefit from better access to therapists and counselors. With higher reimbursement rates, more mental health providers are likely to accept Medicare patients, reducing wait times and increasing choices for the roughly 10-15 million Medicare enrollees who use behavioral health services each year.
“To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to improve access to mental health services under the Medicare program.”
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1616)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026
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