Advancing Access to Telehealth Act

This bill, known as the Advancing Access to Telehealth Act, aims to permanently extend various telehealth flexibilities within the Medicare program that were initially implemented during the public health emergency. These provisions were otherwise set to expire on September 30, 2025, and their permanent establishment ensures continued access to virtual care for Medicare beneficiaries. Key changes include making permanent the expanded access to telehealth services and the broadened list of eligible practitioners who can furnish these services. The bill also ensures that telehealth services provided by Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics remain covered indefinitely, and it permanently authorizes the use of audio-only telecommunications technology for certain telehealth services. Additionally, the legislation eliminates specific in-person requirements under Medicare for services such as home dialysis, stroke telehealth, and substance use disorder and mental health services, enhancing convenience and accessibility for beneficiaries.