Bill · H.R. 1614· House(119-HR-1614)

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services under the Medicare program.

Age: 78 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 2/26/2025
Last activity: 2/26/2025 — 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: Mike Kelly
Cosponsors: - 5 - 5

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill seeks to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to expand the group of practitioners who are eligible to provide telehealth services through the Medicare program. It specifically targets changes to section 1834(m)(4)(E) of the Social Security Act.

Yes· 3 of 4

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill increases access to healthcare for seniors by expanding the variety of practitioners eligible for Medicare telehealth services.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
Expanding telehealth provider eligibility helps retirees access medical care more easily through the Medicare program.
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+5
The bill expands the group of eligible practitioners who can provide telehealth services under the Medicare program.