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Higher Medicare Bonuses for Mental Health Providers in Shortage Areas.

This law creates higher financial incentives for doctors and other practitioners who provide mental health and substance use disorder services in areas facing a shortage of such professionals. Instead of the standard 10% bonus, they will receive a 15% additional payment from Medicare. The goal is to significantly improve access to behavioral health treatment for Medicare beneficiaries in underserved communities.
Key points
Establishes a 15% Medicare bonus payment for professionals treating mental health disorders and substance use disorders in designated shortage areas.
The bonus applies to a wide range of practitioners, including clinical psychologists, family therapists, nurse practitioners, and clinical social workers.
The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2024, aiming to boost the availability of crucial behavioral health care.
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Print number: 118_S_3157
Sponsor: Sen. Stabenow, Debbie [D-MI]
Process start date: 2023-10-26
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2023

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_S_3157.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-10-26.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishes a 15% Medicare bonus payment for professionals treating mental health disorders and substance use disorders in designated shortage areas.
  • The bonus applies to a wide range of practitioners, including clinical psychologists, family therapists, nurse practitioners, and clinical social workers.
  • The changes are set to take effect on January 1, 2024, aiming to boost the availability of crucial behavioral health care.
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 2025-12-26.

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