By: Quiver LegislationRadar
Posted: 40 minutes ago / April 8, 2026 3:52 p.m. UTC
We have received text from S. 4202: Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026. This bill was received on 2026-03-25, and currently has 4 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
This bill, titled the
Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026
, aims to improve access to mental health services provided under the Medicare program. Here are the key components of the bill:
Increased Payment Rates
The bill proposes to amend the current payment structure for mental health services under Medicare. Specifically, it aims to:
Increase the payment to psychologists to
85 percent
of the fee schedule amount that is provided under section 1848 of the Social Security Act, up from the previous rate of
75 percent
.
This change applies to the payments made for services provided by psychologists, impacting how much they are reimbursed for their work under Medicare.
Implementation Timeline
The amendments introduced by this bill will be effective for services provided on or after
January 1, 2027
. This means that the new payment rates will take effect starting from that date.
Purpose of the Bill
The primary intention of the bill is to enhance the availability and support for mental health services by ensuring that providers, such as psychologists, receive higher compensation for their services. This could potentially lead to better access to mental health care for Medicare beneficiaries.
Legislative Process
The bill was introduced in the U.S. Senate and referred to the Committee on Finance for further consideration. It includes multiple sponsors from different political backgrounds, indicating a level of bipartisan support for improving mental health access.
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Senator John Barrasso Bill Proposals
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S.4255: A bill to provide for phased-in payment of Social Security Disability Insurance payments during the waiting period for individuals with a terminal illness.S.4202: Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026S.4173: Dollar-for-Dollar Deficit Reduction ActS.3965: EDA Short Form Application ActS.3863: Pay Less at the Pump Act of 2026S.3713: No Climate Treaties Act of 2026
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