Bills · HR 1650
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1650Taxation
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025
INTRO FEB 27· LAST ACTION FEB 27
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenVoters should care about this bill because it affects how accessible and affordable telehealth services are for millions of people with high-deductible health plans. If this bill becomes law, people with these plans can continue to use telehealth for certain conditions without having to pay the full cost out-of-pocket before meeting their deductible. This could encourage more people to use telehealth, which can be a convenient and often cheaper alternative to in-person visits for routine care or follow-ups.
Without this bill, the current temporary rule would eventually expire, meaning that HDHPs would likely revert to not covering telehealth services until the deductible is met. This could create a financial barrier to using telehealth for many, potentially leading to delays in care or increased costs if they opt for more expensive in-person visits instead. Making the rule permanent provides certainty for both patients and health plans regarding telehealth coverage and HSA eligibility.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
The bill permanently extends the ability for High Deductible Health Plans (HDHPs) to cover telehealth services before the deductible is met.
This ensures continued access to telehealth without upfront out-of-pocket costs for individuals with HDHPs.
PROVISION 02
It removes the temporary language from the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 that previously allowed this pre-deductible telehealth coverage.
This makes the policy a permanent feature of HDHPs rather than a temporary measure.
PROVISION 03
The bill ensures that HDHPs offering pre-deductible telehealth coverage will continue to qualify for Health Savings Accounts (HSAs).
This protects the tax-advantaged savings benefits for individuals who choose HDHPs.
PROVISION 04
The changes will apply to health plan years beginning after December 31, 2024.
This establishes a clear start date for when the permanent policy takes effect.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 17
R· Texas
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
59
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 70%
DEM 6 REP 11 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 27
Introduced in House
FEB 27
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1650
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 27, 2025
Last actionFeb 27, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025
House BillHR 1650Taxation
Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025
INTRODUCED FEB 27, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 27, 2025
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
17
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