Bill · H.R. 4206· House(119-HR-4206)
CONNECT for Health Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/26/2025
- Last activity
- 6/26/2025 — 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 Thompson
- Cosponsors
- - 184 - 63
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill makes permanent and expands many telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program. It removes previous geographic restrictions and expands the locations where patients can receive telehealth services. The legislation allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services to approve more types of healthcare practitioners to offer telehealth. It also removes the requirement for an in-person visit before receiving telemental health care. Finally, the bill adds resources for program integrity, oversight, and educational support for both patients and providers.
Yes· 3 of 9
Does this make health care easier to get in general?+9
The bill removes geographic barriers and expands practitioner options to improve telehealth access.
Would Native Americans be better off under this?+8
The bill removes originating site requirements for Native American health facilities.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+8
The bill repeals the six-month in-person visit requirement for telemental health services.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Removal of Geographic Restrictions (Section 101): This provision eliminates geographic limits for telehealth services starting October 1, 2025, which means folks living outside of rural areas can more easily access virtual care from home.
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Native American Health Facilities Access (Section 105): Starting January 1, 2026, this section removes originating site rules for Indian Health Service facilities, tribal organizations, and Native Hawaiian health care systems, making it easier for Native Americans to receive telehealth without strict facility location rules.
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Repeal of In-Person Visit Rule for Mental Health (Section 106): This provision repeals the requirement that patients must have an in-person visit within six months before getting telemental health services, removing a barrier for people seeking mental health care.
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Support for Patients with Disabilities and Limited English Proficiency (Section 301): This requires the creation of resources, guidance, and training on best practices to ensure telehealth platforms are properly accessible for individuals with disabilities and those with limited English proficiency.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Increased Funding for Oversight and Audits (Section 202): The bill provides three million dollars annually from fiscal years 2026 through 2030 to the Inspector General for telehealth audits and investigations, which could potentially lead to increased scrutiny or administrative burdens for healthcare providers.
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 Native Americans+8Good For People With Disabilities+7Good For Retirees+7Good For Rural Residents+7Good For Seniors+7
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+9Improves Mental Health Access+8Increases Medicare Funding+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+7
- 10/6/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/24/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 9/15/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 7/20/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/13/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/29/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/19/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 5/11/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/28/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/9/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 4/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/24/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/3/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/23/2026
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 2/20/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/9/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/5/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/4/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 2/2/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/30/2026
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- 1/27/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/23/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/22/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/20/2026
- 6 Cosponsors added.
- 1/16/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/13/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 1/12/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/9/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 1/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/23/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/19/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/18/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/17/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/16/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 12/15/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 12/11/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/10/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 12/9/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 12/5/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 12/4/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/3/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 12/2/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/1/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/25/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 11/21/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/19/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 11/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/17/2025
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 11/12/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 11/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 11/7/2025
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- 11/4/2025
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 10/31/2025
- 10 Cosponsors added.
- 10/28/2025
- 9 Cosponsors added.
- 10/24/2025
- 12 Cosponsors added.
- 10/21/2025
- 7 Cosponsors added.
- 10/17/2025
- 14 Cosponsors added.
- 10/14/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 10/10/2025
- 8 Cosponsors added.
- 10/8/2025
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- 10/6/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 10/3/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 9/30/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 9/26/2025
- 11 Cosponsors added.
- 9/18/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/17/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/9/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 9/3/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/29/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/26/2025
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 8/22/2025
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- 8/12/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 7/25/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2025
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- 6/26/2025
- 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.
- 3 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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