H.R. 6296

119 HR 6296 IH: Advancing Access to Telehealth Act
 U.S. House of Representatives
 2025-11-25
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 I  119th CONGRESS  1st Session  H. R. 6296  IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES   November 25, 2025   Mrs. Dingell  (for herself and  Mr. Bergman ) introduced the following bill; which was 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   A BILL
To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program.
1.
Short title
This Act may be cited as the   Advancing Access to Telehealth Act  .
2.
Making permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under Medicare
(a)
Expanded access to telehealth services
Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) ) is amended—
(1)
in paragraph (2)(B)(iii), by striking  In the case that  and all that follows through  ending September 30, 2025,  and inserting  With respect to telehealth services that are furnished on or after the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), ; and
(2)
in paragraph (4)(C)(iii), by striking  In the case that  and all that follows through  ending on September 30, 2025,  and inserting  With respect to telehealth services that are furnished on or after the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), .
(b)
Expansion of practitioners eligible To furnish telehealth services
Section 1834(m)(4)(E) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(4)(E) ) is amended by striking  in the case that  and all that follows through  ending on September 30, 2025,  and inserting  beginning on the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B), .
(c)
Extension of telehealth services furnished by Federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics
Section 1834(m)(8)(A) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(8)(A) ) is amended by striking  During the emergency  and all that follows through  ending on September 30, 2025  and inserting  Beginning on the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) .
(d)
Treatment of telehealth services furnished using audio-Only telecommunications technology
Section 1834(m)(9) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(9) ) is amended—
(1)
by striking  In the case that  and all that follows through  the Secretary shall continue to  and inserting  The Secretary shall ;
(2)
by striking  identified in paragraph (4)(F)(i) as of the date of the enactment of this paragraph ; and
(3)
by striking  during the period  and all that follows through the period at the end and inserting  on or after the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B). .
(e)
Elimination of in-Person requirements under Medicare for certain services furnished through telehealth
(1)
Home dialysis monthly ESRD-related visit; stroke telehealth services; substance use disorder services and mental health services
(A)
In general
Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) ) is amended by striking paragraphs (5) through (7) and redesignating paragraphs (8) and (9) as paragraphs (5) and (6), accordingly.
(B)
Conforming changes
Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) ) is amended—
(i)
in paragraph (1), by striking  Subject to paragraphs (8) and (9)  and inserting  Subject to paragraphs (5) and (6) ;
(ii)
in paragraph (2)—
(I)
in subparagraph (A), by striking  Subject to paragraph (8)  and inserting  Subject to paragraph (5) ; and
(II)
in subparagraph (B), by striking  and paragraph (6)(C) ; and
(iii)
in paragraph (4)—
(I)
in subparagraph (A), by striking  Subject to paragraph (8)  and inserting  Subject to paragraph (5) ;
(II)
in subparagraph (C)—
(aa)
in clause (i), by striking  and paragraphs (5), (6), and (7) ; and
(bb)
in clause (ii)(X), by striking  or telehealth services described in paragraph (7) ; and
(III)
in subparagraph (F), by striking  Subject to paragraph (8)  and inserting  Subject to paragraph (5) .
(2)
Mental health visits furnished by Federally qualified health centers
Section 1834(o)(4)(B) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(o)(4)(B) ) is amended by striking  prior to October 1, 2025 .
(3)
Mental health visits furnished by rural health clinics
Section 1834(y)(2) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(y)(2) ) is amended by striking  prior to October 1, 2025 .