Bill · H.R. 1407· House(119-HR-1407)
Permanent Telehealth from Home Act
- Introduced
- 2/18/2025
- Last activity
- 2/18/2025 — 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.
- Sponsored by
- Vern Buchanan
- Cosponsors
- - 4 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, titled the "Permanent Telehealth from Home Act," aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary purpose is to remove geographic requirements and expand the locations used for telehealth services under the Medicare program. It specifically targets changes to section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act. The legislation seeks to make certain telehealth provisions permanent rather than temporary.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
Seniors on Medicare benefit from expanded and permanent telehealth accessibility.
Would retired people be better off under this?+7
Retirees relying on Medicare will have more permanent and flexible telehealth options.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+7
Removing geographic restrictions permanently enhances access to healthcare via telehealth for Medicare beneficiaries.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Telehealth Access: By removing geographic requirements and expanding originating sites, the bill allows for more flexible telehealth services under the Medicare program (Section 2).
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Permanent Provisions: The bill replaces temporary end dates with permanent language, ensuring that certain telehealth service rules continue after the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B) (Section 2, paragraph 1 and 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- There are no specific negative impacts or burdens for individuals or groups of people explicitly mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Retirees+7Good For Seniors+7Good For Rural Residents+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Increases Medicare Funding+5
- 9/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/18/2025
- 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.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Tom BarrettRepublican · Michigan
Darin LaHoodRepublican · Illinois
Max MillerRepublican · Ohio
Mike ThompsonDemocrat · California
Glenn ThompsonRepublican · Pennsylvania