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CONNECT for Health Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2903| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2021
Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (147)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Dwight Evans (Democratic)David Schweikert (Republican)Al Lawson (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Barry Moore (Republican)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Lance Gooden (Republican)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Tom Reed (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Ralph Norman (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Harold Rogers (Republican)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021 or the CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 This bill expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Among other provisions, the bill allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to waive certain restrictions, such as restrictions on the types of technology that may be used; permanently removes geographic restrictions on originating sites (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) and allows the home of the beneficiary to serve as the originating site for all services; permanently allows federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner); and allows the CMS to generally waive coverage restrictions during any public health emergency. Additionally, the CMS must report on the effects of expanded telehealth services during the COVID-19 public health emergency, including with respect to the utilization, quality, and outcomes of services. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation may also test alternative payment models relating to expanded telehealth services.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4932
CONNECT for Health Act of 2019
Apr 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1512
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4932
    CONNECT for Health Act of 2019


  • April 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1512
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1512: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical educationMedicareMinority healthRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationUser charges and fees

CONNECT for Health Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-2903| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2021
Creating Opportunities Now for Necessary and Effective Care Technologies (CONNECT) for Health Act of 2021 or the CONNECT for Health Act of 2021 This bill expands coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Among other provisions, the bill allows the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to waive certain restrictions, such as restrictions on the types of technology that may be used; permanently removes geographic restrictions on originating sites (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) and allows the home of the beneficiary to serve as the originating site for all services; permanently allows federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics to serve as the distant site (i.e., the location of the health care practitioner); and allows the CMS to generally waive coverage restrictions during any public health emergency. Additionally, the CMS must report on the effects of expanded telehealth services during the COVID-19 public health emergency, including with respect to the utilization, quality, and outcomes of services. The Center for Medicare and Medicaid Innovation may also test alternative payment models relating to expanded telehealth services.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4932
CONNECT for Health Act of 2019
Apr 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Apr 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Apr 29, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-1512
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4932
    CONNECT for Health Act of 2019


  • April 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.


  • April 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.


  • April 29, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-1512
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Mike Thompson

Mike Thompson

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (147)
Matthew M. Rosendale (Republican)Dusty Johnson (Republican)Doug LaMalfa (Republican)Dwight Evans (Democratic)David Schweikert (Republican)Al Lawson (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Barry Moore (Republican)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)Tom Cole (Republican)Frank D. Lucas (Republican)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)John Garamendi (Democratic)Markwayne Mullin (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Eric A. "Rick" Crawford (Republican)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Steven M. Palazzo (Republican)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Tom Malinowski (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Abigail Davis Spanberger (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Lance Gooden (Republican)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Mariannette Miller-Meeks (Republican)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)William R. Timmons (Republican)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jerry L. Carl (Republican)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Frank J. Mrvan (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)J. French Hill (Republican)Ted Lieu (Democratic)David B. McKinley (Republican)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Elaine G. Luria (Democratic)Rodney Davis (Republican)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Theodore E. Deutch (Democratic)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)W. Gregory Steube (Republican)John R. Moolenaar (Republican)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Anthony Gonzalez (Republican)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Cynthia Axne (Democratic)Donald S. Beyer (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Mike Bost (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Ron Kind (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Debbie Lesko (Republican)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Tom Emmer (Republican)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Tom Reed (Republican)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Ralph Norman (Republican)Jason Crow (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Harold Rogers (Republican)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Jack Bergman (Republican)Tracey Mann (Republican)Bill Johnson (Republican)Jaime Herrera Beutler (Republican)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Michael Guest (Republican)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Health Subcommittee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

Related Bills

  • S 117-1512: CONNECT for Health Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accounting and auditingAdministrative law and regulatory proceduresCardiovascular and respiratory healthCivil actions and liabilityCongressional oversightDepartment of Health and Human ServicesEmergency medical services and trauma careFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care costs and insuranceHealth care coverage and accessHealth care qualityHealth facilities and institutionsHealth personnelHealth promotion and preventive careHealth technology, devices, suppliesHome and outpatient careIndian social and development programsInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLicensing and registrationsLong-term, rehabilitative, and terminal careMedical educationMedicareMinority healthRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentState and local government operationsTelephone and wireless communicationUser charges and fees