Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2024
The Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2024 would require Medicare to cover and pay for telehealth visits conducted over the phone (without video) during the current public health emergency. This change, which amends the Social Security Act, expands Medicare's existing telehealth coverage to include audio-only calls, effective from the start of the emergency period. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries who rely on phone-based care and healthcare providers who offer such services. The bill does not alter Medicare's coverage for telehealth outside of the emergency period.
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in committee
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Introduction
Apr 2024
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Introduced Apr 29, 2024
Last action Dec 17, 2024
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Dec 17, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
May 3, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
lower
Apr 29, 2024
Committee
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
lower
Apr 29, 2024
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Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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