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This bill, known as the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025, aims to expand Medicare coverage for mental and behavioral health services delivered through telehealth. Specifically, the bill amends Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act to remove existing geographic restrictions and broaden the definition of telehealth services to explicitly include behavioral health services alongside mental health services. The legislation effectively removes previous limitations on where patients can receive telehealth mental health treatment, which could significantly improve access to mental healthcare for Medicare beneficiaries, particularly in rural or underserved areas. The bill's amendments are designed to take effect retroactively, as if they had been included in the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021, suggesting an intent to quickly implement these expanded telehealth provisions. By removing bureaucratic barriers and expanding the scope of covered telehealth services, the bill seeks to make mental and behavioral health care more accessible and convenient for patients.

Budget and Finance

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/2011/all-info