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US HR7858

US HR7858
TELEMH Act of 2024 Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act of 2024


summary

Introduced
04/02/2024
In Committee
06/12/2024
Crossed Over
09/18/2024
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025

Introduced Session

118th Congress

Bill Summary

AN ACT To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish a Medicare incident to modifier for mental health services furnished through telehealth and other telehealth services.

AI Summary

This bill, the Telehealth Enhancement for Mental Health Act of 2024 (TELEMH Act of 2024), amends the Social Security Act to require the establishment of a Medicare incident to modifier for mental health services provided through telehealth and other telehealth services. Specifically, the bill directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a code or modifier for telehealth services billed as incident to a physician's or practitioner's professional service, to be implemented by January 1, 2026. This change aims to enhance the provision of mental health services via telehealth under the Medicare program.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Health and Social Services

Sponsors (4)

Last Action

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 09/18/2024)

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