Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 This bill eliminates certain restrictions relating to Medicare coverage of mental health services that are provided through telehealth. Current law allows for coverage of such services regardless of the geographic location of the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, as long as the beneficiary previously received in-person services and continues to receive in-person services at specified intervals. The bill eliminates these in-person requirements.
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Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021
USA117th CongressS-2061| Senate
| Updated: 6/15/2021
Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 This bill eliminates certain restrictions relating to Medicare coverage of mental health services that are provided through telehealth. Current law allows for coverage of such services regardless of the geographic location of the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, as long as the beneficiary previously received in-person services and continues to receive in-person services at specified intervals. The bill eliminates these in-person requirements.
Accounting and auditingCongressional oversightFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment studies and investigationsHealth care coverage and accessHealth programs administration and fundingHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareMental health