HR. 7444In Committee
Protecting Rural Telehealth Access Act
Expands Medicare telehealth coverage by permanently removing site limits and adding audio-only services for evaluation management and behavioral health
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Expands Medicare telehealth coverage by permanently removing site limits and adding audio-only services for evaluation management and behavioral health
Key points
- Allow home as originating site
- Allow clinics as distant sites
- Remove geographic site restrictions
- Expand audio only telehealth coverage
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2026-02-09 — 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.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
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