Bill · H.R. 6296· House(119-HR-6296)
Advancing Access to Telehealth Act
- Introduced
- 11/25/2025
- Last activity
- 11/25/2025 — 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
- Debbie Dingell
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The Advancing Access to Telehealth Act aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act. The primary goal is to make certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program permanent. This includes expanding access to telehealth services and the practitioners eligible to provide them. It also extends services provided by Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics. Additionally, the bill addresses the treatment of telehealth services using audio-only technology. Finally, it works to eliminate certain in-person requirements for specific services like home dialysis, stroke services, and mental health services.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?+8
The bill extends telehealth services furnished by Rural Health Clinics permanently.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+7
The bill expands permanent telehealth options for Medicare beneficiaries, who are primarily seniors.
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7
The bill removes expiration dates for mental health telehealth services provided by Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Permanent Telehealth Access: The bill makes various telehealth flexibilities permanent by removing expiration dates that were previously set for September 30, 2025 (Section 2(a) and 2(b)).
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Expanded Provider Options: It expands the range of practitioners eligible to furnish telehealth services (Section 2(b)).
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Continued Support for Health Centers: It extends telehealth services that are furnished by Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics (Section 2(c)).
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Audio-Only Options: It addresses the treatment of telehealth services that use audio-only telecommunications technology (Section 2(d)).
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Removal of In-Person Hurdles: The bill eliminates in-person requirements for specific services including home dialysis monthly esrd-related visits, stroke telehealth services, substance use disorder services, and mental health services (Section 2(e)(1)(A)).
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Mental Health Service Continuity: It extends mental health visits furnished by Federally Qualified Health Centers and Rural Health Clinics by removing the October 1, 2025, expiration date (Section 2(e)(2) and 2(e)(3)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts or burdens 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 Rural Residents+8Good For Seniors+7Good For Low Income Households+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+7Improves Mental Health Access+7Increases Medicare Funding+3
- 11/25/2025
- 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
Jack BergmanRepublican · Michigan