Bill · H.R. 3884· House(119-HR-3884)

Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025

Age: 82 years

California

Introduced: 6/10/2025
Last activity: 6/10/2025 — 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: Doris Matsui
Cosponsors: - 18 - 3

Health

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, titled the ``Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025'', seeks to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to ensure coverage for mental and behavioral health services that are provided through telehealth. It specifically modifies section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act. These changes include updating the language regarding mental health services and adding behavioral health services. The amendments are intended to take effect as if they were included in a previous law from 2021.

Yes· 3 of 6

Does this make mental health care easier to get?+8
The bill specifically expands access to mental and behavioral health services through telehealth.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
The bill improves healthcare access for seniors who rely on Medicare by including telehealth mental health services.
Would retired people be better off under this?+7
The bill improves healthcare access for retirees through expanded Medicare telehealth coverage.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

Who it would affect, and how

Potential Positive Impacts for People

Expanded Coverage for Mental and Behavioral Health: By inserting or for the provision of behavioral health services after or treatment of a mental health disorder, the bill expands the scope of covered services to include behavioral health (Section 2(a)(3)).
Ensuring Telehealth Access: The bill replaces previous language with mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth, which aims to ensure these specific services are covered through remote technology (Section 2(a)(1)).

Potential Negative Impacts for People

No negative impacts are 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 Mental Health Access+8Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicare Funding+5