Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026
Rep. Hayes Introduces the Fair Telehealth Billing Act to Ban Extra Fees
The Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on Education and Workforce for review. The bill is actively moving forward as it waits for the committee to discuss it.
Legislative Progress
This bill was introduced by a member of the minority party and has not yet gained the bipartisan support needed to move quickly through the House.
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Impact Analysis
Personal Impact
Life & Work
Small businesses that offer employer-sponsored health plans through ERISA could see modestly lower claims costs if facility fees are stripped from telehealth bills. Over time, this could help slow the growth of premiums that small employers pay, though the effect depends on how much telehealth their employees use.
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Milestones
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026
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