Medicare Expands Telehealth Coverage for Therapy and Specialist Services.
This bill expands the types of specialists who can provide remote therapy services (telehealth) and receive payment through the Medicare program. This means Medicare beneficiaries, including seniors, will have easier access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as audiology services, without needing to travel. The change aims to improve access to necessary therapies, especially for those in rural areas or with mobility issues.
Key points
Medicare will now cover remote services provided by physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and audiologists.
Improves access to necessary therapy services for Medicare recipients, particularly those in rural areas or with mobility challenges.
Therapist assistants (physical and occupational) are now eligible to provide telehealth services, with payment rates matching in-person visits.
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