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This bill requires health insurers, including the state's Group Insurance Commission, Medicaid, and private insurers, to provide coverage for telemedicine services to the same extent as in-person healthcare services. Telemedicine is defined as the use of audio-visual or other interactive electronic technology for diagnosis, consultation, or treatment. Insurers must reimburse providers for telemedicine services at the same rate as in-person services, and cannot impose higher deductibles, copays, or coinsurance for telemedicine. The bill also prohibits insurers from requiring providers to document barriers to in-person care or limiting the settings where telemedicine can be provided. The provisions of the bill will apply to all insurance contracts one year after its effective date.

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https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/H2174