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RepublicanBill · S. 4202· Senate(119-S-4202)

Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026

Rep. Barrasso
Age: 74 years
Wyoming
Introduced
3/25/2026
Last activity
3/25/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S1616)
Sponsored by
John Barrasso
Cosponsors
Republican - 2Democrat - 5
Health
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the "Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026," aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to improve access to mental health services within the Medicare program. It proposes changes to how certain payments are calculated for specific services. These amendments would increase the payment percentage for certain services from 75 percent to 85 percent of the fee schedule amount. If passed, these changes would take effect for services provided on or after January 1, 2027.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this make mental health care easier to get?+6

    By increasing provider reimbursement rates, the bill aims to improve access to mental health services for Medicare beneficiaries.

  • Does this put more money into Medicare, the health coverage for people over 65?+5

    The bill increases the payment rate for certain mental health services from 75 to 85 percent of the fee schedule amount under Medicare.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5

    The bill improves the financing of mental health services specifically for the Medicare population, which consists largely of seniors.

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