More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2025

This bill expands Medicare reimbursement incentives to increase mental health provider access in underserved areas. It adds a 15% bonus payment (up from 10%) for mental health and substance use disorder services provided by specific practitioners in designated mental health professional shortage areas. The key mechanism modifies Medicare's bonus program to include qualified providers like clinical psychologists, social workers, and mental health counselors who treat conditions like depression or addiction. This directly affects these providers by increasing their Medicare reimbursement rates when serving patients in areas with critical shortages of mental health professionals.