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.