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Expanding Telehealth Benefits in Worker Health Plans.

This act aims to make telehealth services more accessible by treating them as separate benefits within group health plans. This means employers can offer telehealth as an additional option, independent of primary health insurance, potentially increasing flexibility and access to healthcare for employees.
Key points
Telehealth becomes an "excepted benefit" in health plans, making it easier to offer.
Employers can offer telehealth as a standalone benefit, separate from main health insurance.
Changes apply to health plans starting on or after the act's enactment date.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_7353
Sponsor: Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2]
Process start date: 2022-03-31
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Telehealth Benefit Expansion for Workers Act of 2022

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_7353.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-03-31.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Telehealth becomes an "excepted benefit" in health plans, making it easier to offer.
  • Employers can offer telehealth as a standalone benefit, separate from main health insurance.
  • Changes apply to health plans starting on or after the act's enactment date.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Walorski, Jackie [R-IN-2].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: ASSUMING FIRST SPONSORSHIP - Mr. Walberg asked unanimous consent that he may hereafter be considered as the first sponsor of H.R. 7353 a bill originally introduced by Representative Walorski, for the purpose of adding cosponsors and requesting reprintings pursuant to clause 7 of rule XII. Agreed to without objection.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Health Labor