More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026

Hozzl · 2026-02-20T14:00:57Z

Explore the details of House Bill 7324 More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

2/20/2026, 2:00 PM

Summary of Bill HR 7324

This bill, designated as H.R. 7324 in the 119th Congress and introduced on February 3, 2026, aims to modify title XVIII of the Social Security Act to broaden the qualification criteria for incentives within the Medicare health professional shortage area bonus program to encompass healthcare providers delivering mental health and substance use disorder treatment services.

Congressional Summary of HR 7324

More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2026

This 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.

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Current Status of Bill HR 7324

Bill HR 7324 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2026. Bill HR 7324 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 3, 2026. Bill HR 7324's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of February 3, 2026

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7324

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7324

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand eligibility for incentives under the Medicare health professional shortage area bonus program to practitioners furnishing mental health and substance use disorder services.