Proposed Medicare Bonuses Aim to Boost Mental Health Care in Underserved Areas

February 24, 2025 – February 3, 2026

Lawmakers are pushing for a 15% Medicare payment bonus to incentivize mental health and addiction specialists to work in designated shortage areas. This legislative effort aims to improve access to care in underserved communities starting in 2027.

Policies— 2 policys

Mental Health Care: Bonus Pay for Providers in Underserved Areas

H.R. 7324

Bipartisan Bill Proposes 15% Medicare Bonus for Mental Health Providers in Underserved Communities

S. 683

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