To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.
119-HR-1867119th CongressIntroduced Mar 5, 2025Health
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Introduced
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Other Chamber
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Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsor
Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1](R-OK-1)4 cosponsors
Summary
This bill permanently removes in-person evaluation requirements for mental health telehealth services under Medicare.
Actions (4)
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 5, 2025House floor actions
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Mar 5, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025Library of Congress