H.R. 9990 · 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 30, 2026
What this bill does
In plain words · AI-written from the official summaryExpands Medicare mental health services
This bill creates extra Medicare payments for clinical psychologists who work in areas where there aren't enough mental health providers. It also allows clinical psychologists to provide behavioral health services that Medicare covers for hospital care, home health visits, and other services, as long as state law permits it.
How it affects you
If you're on Medicare and live in an area short on mental health providers, this could make it easier to access care from a clinical psychologist. The expanded payment may also encourage more psychologists to practice in underserved areas, which could improve mental health services in your community.
Read the official summary (Introduced in House, Jul 30, 2026)
Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
This bill provides for an additional payment for clinical psychologists under Medicare who provide services in designated health professional shortage areas. It also allows clinical psychologists to provide behavioral health services (in accordance with state law) for purposes of hospitalization services, home health services, and other services under Medicare.
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.
2nd SessionH. R. 9990
A BILL
Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11) · Introduced Jul 30, 2026 · Health · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Jul 30, 2026: “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.”