Bills · HR 6296
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6296Health
Advancing Access to Telehealth Act
INTRO NOV 25· LAST ACTION NOV 25
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it locks in changes that have made healthcare more accessible and convenient for millions of Americans since the pandemic began. If this bill becomes law, Medicare patients will continue to benefit from virtual visits for a wide array of services, including mental health care and home dialysis support, without the need for prior in-person visits in many cases. This can save time and travel costs, reduce exposure to illness, and make it easier for people with limited mobility or busy schedules to get the care they need.
If the bill does not become law, many of these expanded telehealth options would revert to pre-pandemic rules on September 30, 2025. This would mean fewer types of services would be covered via telehealth, fewer providers would be eligible to offer them, and some services might again require an initial in-person visit. This could create significant disruptions for patients and providers who have integrated telehealth into their care routines.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Makes permanent the ability for Medicare to cover a wide range of telehealth services that were temporarily expanded during the public health emergency.
This ensures long-term access to virtual doctor visits for millions of Medicare beneficiaries, improving convenience and continuity of care.
PROVISION 02
Allows more types of healthcare professionals, beyond traditional doctors, to permanently provide telehealth services to Medicare patients.
This expands the pool of available telehealth providers, making it easier for patients to find specialists and mental health support remotely.
PROVISION 03
Permanently authorizes Medicare coverage for telehealth services delivered using only audio (like a phone call), without requiring video technology, for certain situations.
This is crucial for individuals who lack access to broadband internet or video-capable devices, ensuring they can still receive remote care.
PROVISION 04
Eliminates in-person visit requirements for specific services like home dialysis, stroke care, and mental health services when furnished via telehealth.
This removes barriers to essential care, allowing patients to receive crucial services remotely without unnecessary travel.
PROVISION 05
Permanently allows Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) to be reimbursed for providing telehealth services.
This ensures critical access points for primary care and mental health services in underserved communities can continue to offer virtual care.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 25
Introduced in House
NOV 25
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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6296
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 25, 2025
Last actionNov 25, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 25, 2025
House BillHR 6296Health
Advancing Access to Telehealth Act
INTRODUCED NOV 25, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 25, 2025
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READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
1
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