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This bill aims to permanently remove certain in-person requirements for mental health services delivered through telehealth (remote medical services using telecommunications technology) under Medicare. Specifically, the bill eliminates geographic restrictions that previously limited where patients could receive telehealth services for substance use disorder and mental health treatment. The legislation applies to services provided after July 1, 2020, for patients with substance use disorder diagnoses, and after the end of the COVID-19 emergency period for general mental health diagnoses. The bill also removes time-limited provisions that were set to expire on April 1, 2025, for mental health visits provided through rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers. By making these changes, the bill makes it easier for Medicare patients to access mental health services remotely, potentially improving healthcare access for patients who might have difficulty traveling to in-person appointments, particularly in rural or underserved areas.

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