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More Behavioral Health Providers: Improving Access to Care

This act aims to increase the number of mental health and substance use disorder professionals in underserved areas. This will make it easier for citizens in these regions to access needed help, potentially improving their health and well-being.
Key points
Increased payments for doctors and other professionals (e.g., nurses, psychologists, therapists) providing mental health and substance use disorder services in shortage areas.
New rules aim to encourage more professionals to work in places where access to mental health and addiction treatment is limited.
Changes apply to services provided on or after January 1, 2024.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_5042
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Process start date: 2022-09-29
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

More Behavioral Health Providers Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_5042.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-29.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased payments for doctors and other professionals (e.g., nurses, psychologists, therapists) providing mental health and substance use disorder services in shortage areas.
  • New rules aim to encourage more professionals to work in places where access to mental health and addiction treatment is limited.
  • Changes apply to services provided on or after January 1, 2024.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health