HR 7863 United States House · 118th Congress

To require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to issue guidance on furnishing behavioral health services via telehealth to individuals with limited English proficiency under Medicare program.

This bill requires the Health and Human Services Secretary to issue guidance within one year on providing Medicare-covered behavioral health services (like mental health counseling) via telehealth to beneficiaries with limited English proficiency. The guidance must cover best practices for using interpreters during telehealth visits, integrating multi-person video platforms, helping patients learn to use telehealth tools, and offering materials (like appointment reminders) in multiple languages. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries who face language barriers accessing telehealth services. The bill sets standards for providers but does not change Medicare coverage rules.
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Introduced Apr 2, 2024 Last action Apr 2, 2024
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