More Behavioral Health Providers Act of 2023

This bill creates a new 15% Medicare bonus payment for mental health and substance use disorder services provided in designated shortage areas. It directly affects licensed mental health professionals like clinical psychologists, social workers, nurse practitioners, and counselors who treat these conditions. The bonus applies to services furnished on or after January 1, 2024, in areas identified as having mental health provider shortages by the Secretary. This expands existing Medicare incentives to specifically target mental health and substance use disorder care.