Bipartisan Group Of Lawmakers Send Letter To HHS Urging Permanent Medicare Telehealth Flexibilities

On January 23, 2024, a bipartisan group of federal legislators led by U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner of Virginia and Brian Schatz of Hawaii urged the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to work with Congress to ensure Medicare beneficiaries maintain access to telehealth. During COVID-19, HHS had temporarily relaxed Medicare policies to simplify access to telehealth services for all beneficiaries. These temporary policies are due to expire on December 31, 2024.

Prior to COVID-19, telehealth services were only available to beneficiaries in rural areas who could receive the services at approved sites. During COVID-19 . . .