What does Preamble of Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025 do?

This bill, formally titled 'To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to make permanent certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program for telehealth services furnished by Indian health programs,' aims to amend Title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The bill intends to make certain telehealth flexibilities permanent within the Medicare program. The telehealth services specifically addressed are those furnished by Indian health programs.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025 do?

This bill is formally titled the Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025.

What does MAKING PERMANENT CERTAIN TELEHEALTH FLEXIBILITIES UNDER THE of Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025 do?

This section amends Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act. It establishes a special rule for telehealth services furnished by Indian health programs and urban Indian organizations. For services on or after April 1, 2025, the 'originating site' for telehealth services provided by these programs can be any location in the United States, including an individual's home. The Secretary is required to provide coverage and payment for telehealth services furnished via audio-only communications systems by these programs, also starting April 1, 2025. This applies to telehealth services identified by HCPCS codes for which certain requirements have not been applied during an emergency period.

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Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025

Last updated: 4/3/2025 · Introduced: 4/3/2025

Author: Teresa Leger Fernandez (D-NM)

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The bill permanently expands Medicare telehealth access for Indian health programs and urban Indian organizations.
Starting April 1, 2025, telehealth services provided by these programs can be delivered to patients at any location in the United States, including their homes.
The bill mandates Medicare coverage and payment for telehealth services provided via audio-only communication systems by Indian health programs and urban Indian organizations.

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