Please take 2 minutes today to weigh in on an important federal proposal that affects the field of psychology and patients alike. Specifically, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) 2027 Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule covers reimbursement and service coverage provisions that have a far reach beyond Medicare, because it sets the benchmark for Medicaid and private insurance.
Thanks to the long-running efforts of APA Services and advocates like you, this year’s proposal has beneficial provisions. It also has provisions that require revision. CMS needs to hear from you on both!
- Beneficial provisions include revisions to reimbursement policies around indirect expenses, and the valuation of certain psychological services.
- Provisions that require more fine-tuning include reimbursement of integrated care services, scope of new health coaching services, and new shared medical visit services.
Our action alert tool is quick to use, featuring a pre-written message we encourage you to personalize. By sending a brief message to CMS, you are helping elevate the visibility of the science, practice, and discipline of psychology to federal agencies, and protecting the well-being of underserved populations beyond Medicare beneficiaries. You can learn more on our action center.
Please take action by September 14, 2026, at 11:59 pm.