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To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

USA119th CongressHR-1867| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2025
Kevin Hern

Kevin Hern

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (4)
Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes amendments to Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically Medicare, to permanently eliminate in-person requirements for mental health services provided through telehealth and telecommunications technology. The legislation aims to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries can consistently access virtual mental health care without mandatory initial or periodic in-person visits. A significant provision of the bill involves striking the "prior to April 1, 2025" language from sections governing mental health visits furnished by Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers . This change effectively makes permanent the ability for these facilities to offer mental health services via telehealth, thereby enhancing long-term access to care in diverse settings.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8497
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8227
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8497
    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8227
    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2025
    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.

Health

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

USA119th CongressHR-1867| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2025
This bill proposes amendments to Title XVIII of the Social Security Act, specifically Medicare, to permanently eliminate in-person requirements for mental health services provided through telehealth and telecommunications technology. The legislation aims to ensure that Medicare beneficiaries can consistently access virtual mental health care without mandatory initial or periodic in-person visits. A significant provision of the bill involves striking the "prior to April 1, 2025" language from sections governing mental health visits furnished by Rural Health Clinics and Federally Qualified Health Centers . This change effectively makes permanent the ability for these facilities to offer mental health services via telehealth, thereby enhancing long-term access to care in diverse settings.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8497
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-8227
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.
Mar 5, 2025
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2025
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.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8497
    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-8227
    To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.


  • March 5, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • March 5, 2025
    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.
Kevin Hern

Kevin Hern

Republican Representative

Oklahoma

Cosponsors (4)
Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Susie Lee (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Energy and Commerce Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted