HR 1867 119th Congress House In Committee

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

Latest action: 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. · Mar 5, 2025

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Legislative Summary

This bill permanently removes in-person evaluation requirements for mental health telehealth services under Medicare.

Source: Congressional Research Service (CRS).

Sponsor
Rep. Hern, Kevin [R-OK-1]
Independent · OK
Cosponsors (4)
Rep. SuozziRep. FitzpatrickRep. LeeRep. Malliotakis

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