To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

HR 8227 removes Medicare's requirement for an initial in-person visit before covering mental health services delivered via telehealth. It directly affects Medicare beneficiaries seeking mental health care, allowing them to receive these services remotely without first needing an in-person appointment. The bill amends Medicare rules to eliminate geographic restrictions for telehealth mental health visits, effective July 1, 2019, or after the end of the public health emergency period. This change applies to services provided through rural health clinics and federally qualified health centers as well, streamlining access to mental health care via technology.