This bill helps increase the number of mental health providers by offering them more financial rewards for working in areas with a shortage of such services. It aims to improve access to mental health and substance use disorder care for those who need it.
More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026This bill provides for additional Medicare payments to health care practitioners who provide services in mental health professional shortage areas for individuals with mental health or substance use disorders. The bill applies to physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, clinical nurse specialists, clinical social workers, clinical psychologists, marriage and family therapists, and mental health counselors.