Bill · S. 2011· Senate(119-S-2011)
Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025
- Introduced
- 6/10/2025
- Last activity
- 6/10/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Bill Cassidy
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as 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 when they are provided through telehealth. It updates specific language within section 1834(m)(7) regarding how these services are defined and covered. The changes involve expanding the scope to include behavioral health services. The amendments are intended to take effect retroactively to the enactment of section 123 of division CC of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this make mental health care easier to get?+7
The bill significantly improves access by ensuring coverage for behavioral health services through telehealth.
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+6
The bill expands Medicare coverage for behavioral health via telehealth, benefiting many seniors.
Would retired people be better off under this?+6
Expanding Medicare coverage for behavioral health provides significant benefits to retirees.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Expanded Service Coverage: By amending the language to include "behavioral health services" alongside "mental health services," the bill ensures that these specific services are covered when furnished through telehealth. (Section 2(a))
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Removal of Previous Restrictions: The bill strikes "subject to subparagraph (B)," which may allow for broader coverage of these services through telehealth without the previous limitations or requirements found in that subparagraph. (Section 2(a))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified within 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+6Good For Seniors+6Good For Rural Residents+5
- Healthcare
- Improves Mental Health Access+7Improves Healthcare Access+5Increases Medicare Funding+5
- 6/10/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
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Tina SmithDemocrat · Minnesota