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US S1704

US S1704
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021


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Introduced
05/19/2021
In Committee
05/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules.

AI Summary

This bill, the Telehealth Expansion Act of 2021, aims to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, it removes the current December 31, 2021 expiration date for this exemption, allowing plans to continue offering telehealth services without being subject to the regular high deductible health plan rules. This change is intended to provide ongoing flexibility and support for the use of telehealth services, which have become increasingly important during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 05/19/2021)

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