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Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2022

3/13/2024, 12:11 PM

Congressional Summary of S 5272

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.

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Current Status of Bill S 5272

Bill S 5272 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 15, 2022. Bill S 5272 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on December 15, 2022.  Bill S 5272's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of December 15, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 5272

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
1
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 5272

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 5272

Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2022
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand access to psychological and behavioral services.
Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2022

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 5272

Sherrod Brown
Sherrod Brown
OhioDemocrat
Susan M. Collins
Susan M. Collins
MaineRepublican

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