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Expanded Telehealth Access Act
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
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- Became law
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.
Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Actions
- Feb 11, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Feb 11, 2026 Introduced in Senate
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