Bill would let psychology trainees bill Medicare under supervision
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Sponsor: John Barrasso · Senator · WY
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Official title: ADAPT Act
119th Congress
Topics: Health care
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The ADAPT Act would let supervised psychology trainees provide services reimbursed by Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP.
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What does this do?
The ADAPT Act would allow "advanced psychology trainees"—doctoral interns or post-degree trainees not yet licensed—to provide mental health services that Medicare reimburses, as long as a licensed psychologist supervises their training generally. The supervising psychologist would bill using a new "GC modifier" code. HHS would also help states develop similar coverage options under Medicaid and CHIP.
Who does it affect?
Affects Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP beneficiaries seeking mental health care, plus psychology graduate students, postdoctoral trainees, and their supervising psychologists.
Why does it matter?
The change could expand billing and service opportunities for trainees and supervisors while altering how Medicare, Medicaid, and CHIP track and pay for trainee-provided psychological care.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJul 17, 2025
- Senate committeeYou are here · Jul 17, 2025
- Senate vote
- House
- The president's desk
Right now: a Senate committee is reviewing it. If the House changes it, it goes back to the Senate before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4459)