H.R. 4484 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned, Jul 17, 2025
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExpands Medicare coverage for trainee psychologists
This bill would allow Medicare to pay for mental health services provided by advanced psychology trainees—people who are in graduate training programs to become psychologists. It also directs the federal government to give states guidance on whether they can cover these services under Medicaid and CHIP, the health programs for lower-income adults and children.
How it affects you
If you use Medicare for mental health care, you could potentially access services from psychology trainees at a lower cost to the program. States participating in Medicaid and CHIP would have new options for expanding mental health services, which could help more low-income people and children get care.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 17, 2025)
Accelerating the Development of Advanced Psychology Trainees Act or the ADAPT Act
This bill provides for Medicare coverage of services that are furnished by advanced psychology trainees. It also requires the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to issue guidance for states on coverage options for such services under Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP).
Written by AI (Claude) using only the official summary by the Congressional Research Service, the Library of Congress’s nonpartisan research staff. It can miss nuance, so check the official summary and the bill text for details.
1st SessionH. R. 4484
A BILL
ADAPT Act
Sponsor: Rep. Troy Balderson (R-OH-12) · Introduced Jul 17, 2025 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 17, 2025: “Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.”