Bill > S617

This bill aims to ensure that telemedicine, defined as the use of interactive audio, video, or other electronic media for healthcare diagnosis, consultation, or treatment (excluding audio-only calls, faxes, or emails), is covered by various health insurance plans and MassHealth, the state's Medicaid program. It clarifies that while insurers and MassHealth can establish networks of approved telemedicine providers, any cost-sharing requirements like deductibles, copayments, or coinsurance for telemedicine services cannot exceed those for in-person consultations, and overall coverage for telemedicine must be consistent with in-person care.