HR 1867

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.

Summary

This bill permanently removes in-person evaluation requirements for mental health telehealth services under Medicare.

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Rep. Kevin Hern [R-OK-1]
Cosponsors
4
Policy area
Health
Introduced
2025-03-05
Latest action
2025-03-05: 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.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2025-03-05: 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.
  • 2025-03-05: 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.
  • 2025-03-05: Introduced in House
  • 2025-03-05: Introduced in House