H.R. 8458 · 118th Congress

Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2024

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2024-05-17
Latest action
2024-12-17 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Summary

Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2024

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.