Expanding eligibility for incentives to practice in rural and underserved areas

Section 1833(m) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395l(m)) is amended— (1) in paragraph (1)— (A) by inserting (A) before In the case; and (B) by adding at the end the following new subparagraph: (B) In the case of services furnished by a clinical psychologist (as defined by the Secretary for purposes of section 1861(ii)) in a year (beginning with 2026) to an individual, who is covered under the insurance program established by this part and who incurs expenses for such services, in an area that is designated (under section 332(a)(1)(A) of the Public Health Service Act) as a health professional shortage area as identified by the Secretary prior to the beginning of such year, in addition to the amount otherwise paid under this part, there also shall be paid to the clinical psychologist (or to an employer or facility in the cases described in clause (A) of section 1842(b)(6)) (on a monthly or quarterly basis) from the Federal Supplementary Medical Insurance Trust Fund an amount equal to 10 percent of the payment amount for the service under this part.; and (2) in paragraph (2), by inserting or clinical psychologist after physician.