S. 5120 — Increasing Mental Health Options Act of 2026

This section provides a 10 percent bonus payment, in addition to the amount otherwise paid under Medicare Part B, for services furnished by a clinical psychologist in a health professional shortage area beginning in 2028. It applies the payment to the psychologist or to an employer or facility and extends related physician incentive provisions to clinical psychologists.

This section authorizes clinical psychologists to supervise or provide care for individuals receiving qualified psychologist services in comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities, skilled nursing facilities, partial hospitalization programs, home health services, and inpatient psychiatric hospitals, to the extent permitted under State law. It applies to services furnished on or after January 1, 2028.