Permanent Telehealth Access Under Medicare: Ending Location Restrictions.
This law permanently integrates flexible telehealth rules, previously temporary during the pandemic, into the Medicare program. This ensures that seniors and other Medicare beneficiaries can continue to access medical appointments and therapies via phone or video without strict location requirements. The change significantly improves access to care, particularly for those in rural areas or with mobility issues.
Key points
Telehealth services become a permanent feature of Medicare, removing expiration dates for temporary provisions.
Mental health and substance use disorder services can be permanently delivered remotely, eliminating initial in-person visit requirements.
Patients receiving home dialysis can permanently conduct monthly check-ups remotely.
The ability to use audio-only (phone call) technology for certain telehealth services is made permanent.
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