This legislation aims to permanently allow high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover telehealth services before the deductible is met, a flexibility currently provided by temporary provisions. By making this exemption permanent, the bill ensures that individuals enrolled in HDHPs can continue to access virtual care without jeopardizing their eligibility for a Health Savings Account (HSA) . The bill achieves this by amending sections 223(c)(2)(E) and 223(c)(1)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, removing the temporary language related to the telehealth safe harbor. These changes establish a lasting framework for telehealth coverage within HDHPs, applying to plan years beginning after December 31, 2024, and promoting sustained access to these services.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Taxation
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025
USA119th CongressHR-1650| House
| Updated: 2/27/2025
This legislation aims to permanently allow high deductible health plans (HDHPs) to cover telehealth services before the deductible is met, a flexibility currently provided by temporary provisions. By making this exemption permanent, the bill ensures that individuals enrolled in HDHPs can continue to access virtual care without jeopardizing their eligibility for a Health Savings Account (HSA) . The bill achieves this by amending sections 223(c)(2)(E) and 223(c)(1)(B)(ii) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, removing the temporary language related to the telehealth safe harbor. These changes establish a lasting framework for telehealth coverage within HDHPs, applying to plan years beginning after December 31, 2024, and promoting sustained access to these services.