Mental Health Access and Provider Support Act of 2026

Higher Medicare pay for psychologists

This bill would increase Medicare Part B payments to psychologists so payments equal 85% of the Medicare physician fee schedule amount under section 1848. That replaces the prior 75% benchmark. The change would apply to items and services furnished on or after January 1, 2027. Psychologists who bill Medicare would receive higher per-service payments and Medicare enrollees could see better access to psychologist care.