HR. 1867In Committee
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.
Permanently removes Medicare’s in person evaluation requirement for mental health telehealth services
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Permanently removes Medicare’s in person evaluation requirement for mental health telehealth services
Key points
- Remove in person evaluations
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-03-05 — 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.
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Topics and policy areas
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