S 3834

Expanded Telehealth Access Act

Summary

Expanded Telehealth Access Act This bill expands the types of health care practitioners who may provide telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill permanently allows audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide telehealth services under Medicare. It also specifically allows occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants to provide such services. 

Bill status

Status
In committee
Sponsor
Sen. Steve Daines [R-MT]
Cosponsors
1
Policy area
Health
Introduced
2026-02-11
Latest action
2026-02-11: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Committee referrals

Recent actions

  • 2026-02-11: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • 2026-02-11: Introduced in Senate