A Republican bill with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 3 cosponsors
Last activity — 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.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is known as the Accelerating the Development of Advanced Psychology Trainees Act or the ADAPT Act. It aims to expand psychological, mental, and behavioral health services for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP beneficiaries. The legislation permits the reimbursement of psychological services provided by certain supervised psychology trainees. It also facilitates the reimbursement process for those services. Furthermore, the bill requires the development of a specific billing modifier code and directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to States regarding Medicaid and CHIP coverage.
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- Scored +8
Does this make mental health care easier to get?
The legislation expands access to mental and behavioral health services for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP beneficiaries by permitting reimbursement for services provided by supervised psychology trainees.
- Scored +7
Would students be better off under this?
Doctoral interns and postdoctoral residents in psychology benefit directly from recognition and reimbursement structures for their supervised work.
- Scored +7
Does this make health care easier to get in general?
By allowing advanced psychology trainees to furnish billable services under general supervision, the bill increases overall provider capacity and healthcare access.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 2: This section allows Medicare to cover psychological services furnished by advanced psychology trainees under the general supervision of a clinical psychologist and billed by the supervising psychologist. This could be considered positive because it expands access to mental and behavioral health services for Medicare beneficiaries by utilizing qualified trainees.
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Section 2: This section requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to develop a GC modifier code to identify and accurately bill for services furnished by an advanced psychology trainee. This might be considered positive as it establishes a clear and standardized way to track and process these specific healthcare services.
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Section 3: This section directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue and disseminate guidance to States on strategies to overcome existing barriers to coverage of services furnished by advanced psychology trainees under Medicaid and CHIP. This could be viewed as positive because it provides States with technical assistance, best practices, recommended legal mechanisms, recommended billing codes, and examples of waivers to help them cover these mental health services.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Based on the provided text, there are no specific sections or provisions identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would students be better off under this? — Doctoral interns and postdoctoral residents in psychology benefit directly from recognition and reimbursement structures for their supervised work. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Expansion of mental health services within Medicaid and CHIP helps lower-income individuals and families access necessary care. Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees reliant on Medicare benefit from expanded access to psychological and behavioral healthcare services. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Medicare beneficiaries gain improved access to psychological and behavioral health services under this legislation. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Advanced psychology trainees and students seeking licensure directly benefit from enhanced professional integration and billing opportunities. Would children be better off under this? — The bill includes provisions affecting the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP), facilitating mental health access for younger populations.
- Healthcare
- Does this make mental health care easier to get? — The legislation expands access to mental and behavioral health services for Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP beneficiaries by permitting reimbursement for services provided by supervised psychology trainees. Does this make health care easier to get in general? — By allowing advanced psychology trainees to furnish billable services under general supervision, the bill increases overall provider capacity and healthcare access.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — The bill expands training opportunities and billing capabilities for advanced psychology trainees, potentially supporting workforce development in mental health.
- 7/17/2025
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Suzan DelBeneDemocrat · Washington
Debbie DingellDemocrat · Michigan
Carol MillerRepublican · West Virginia