Bill · H.R. 1899· House(119-HR-1899)
Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 3/6/2025
- Last activity
- 3/6/2025 — 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
- Randy Feenstra
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025," aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary purpose is to allow for the coverage and payment of telehealth services provided through an audio-only communications system. This change would apply to services identified in paragraph (4)(F)(i) as of the enactment date. The provisions would take effect on or after the first day of the emergency period described in section 1135(g)(1)(B).
Yes· 3 of 5
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+6
The bill increases healthcare access by permitting patients to receive services via audio-only communications systems.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill benefits seniors by providing more flexible ways to access Medicare-covered telehealth services via telephone.
Would retired people be better off under this?+5
The bill assists retirees by expanding the methods through which they can access Medicare medical services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Expanded Coverage for Telehealth Services: By amending the Social Security Act, the bill allows the Secretary to provide coverage and payment for telehealth services furnished via an audio-only communications system (Section 2). This could benefit people who rely on phone calls rather than video for medical consultations.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated 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+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Low Income Households+4
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+6Increases Medicare Funding+5
- 3/6/2025
- 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.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Chris PappasDemocrat · New Hampshire