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Introduced
06/22/2021
06/22/2021
In Committee
06/22/2021
06/22/2021
Crossed Over
07/28/2022
07/28/2022
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to extend and expand telehealth services under the Medicare program beyond the COVID-19 public health emergency. Key provisions include: removing geographic restrictions on the use of telehealth, allowing more types of healthcare providers to offer telehealth services, extending the availability of audio-only telehealth, and delaying the in-person visit requirement for mental health services delivered via telehealth. The bill also provides funding from the Medicare Improvement Fund to support these telehealth initiatives.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services
Sponsors (10)
Liz Cheney (R)*,
Steve Cohen (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Anthony Gonzalez (R),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Ann Kuster (D),
Doris Matsui (D),
Kweisi Mfume (D),
Mike Thompson (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Last Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 07/28/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/4040/all-info | 06/23/2021 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4040/BILLS-117hr4040eh.pdf | 07/29/2022 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4040/BILLS-117hr4040eh.pdf.pdf | 07/29/2022 |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4040/BILLS-117hr4040ih.pdf | 07/21/2021 |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr4040/BILLS-117hr4040ih.pdf.pdf | 07/21/2021 |
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