More Mental Health Providers Bill

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.

1. This bill expands financial incentives for mental health providers under Medicare. 2. It allows more types of practitioners to receive bonuses for serving in shortage areas. 3. The bill increases payments for mental health and substance use disorder services. 4. Practitioners can earn up to 15% more for services in designated shortage areas. 5. It aims to attract more professionals to provide mental health care where it's needed most.

Mental health professionals like psychologists, social workers, and nurse practitioners, as well as patients needing mental health services.