CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
Senate Bill Would Make Medicare Telehealth Permanent, Dropping Geographic Limits and In-Person Mental Health Rules
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No legislative action in over 90 days.
↔Companion bill: House Bill Would Make Medicare Telehealth Permanent, Drop In-Person Mental Health Visit RequirementLegislative Progress
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Senators reintroduce bipartisan bill expanding telehealth services
A bipartisan group of 60 senators reintroduced the CONNECT for Health Act, which would expand patient access to telehealth through Medicare by removing geographic barriers and making permanent the flexibilities established during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Congressional Bill
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CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
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