ADAPT Act

The ADAPT Act (S 2356) expands Medicare coverage to include services provided by advanced psychology trainees - such as doctoral interns and postdoctoral residents in APA-accredited programs - under the general supervision of a licensed clinical psychologist (without requiring the supervisor's physical presence during services). It mandates the creation of a new billing code (GC modifier) for these services and directs the Department of Health and Human Services to issue guidance to states on covering these services under Medicaid and CHIP. This bill directly affects trainees, Medicare beneficiaries, and state Medicaid programs by streamlining access to mental health care through standardized billing and coverage mechanisms.