H.R. 9577 · 117th Congress
Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2022
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Judy Chu
- Introduced
- 2022-12-15
- Latest action
- 2022-12-15 · Introduced in House
Summary
Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2022
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.