119th CongressS. 4076
Introduced in Senate
Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026
SEC. 1. SHORT TITLETrack this section →
This Act may be cited as the Removing Medicare Mental Health Inpatient Limitations Act of 2026.
SEC. 2. ELIMINATION OF 190-DAY LIFETIME LIMIT ON INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITAL SERVICESTrack this section →
(a) In general Section 1812 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395d) is amended— (1) in subsection (b)— (A) in paragraph (1), by adding or at the end; (B) in paragraph (2), by striking; or at the end and inserting a period; and (C) by striking paragraph (3); and (2) in subsection (c), by striking (but shall not be included and all that follows before the period at the end. (b) Effective Date The amendments made by subsection (a) shall apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2027.
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