H.R. 1720

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain telehealth flexibilities with respect to hospice care under the Medicare program, and to establish a modifier for recertifications of hospice care eligibility conducted through telehealth.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · February 27, 2025 · Sponsor: Mrs. Miller of West Virginia · Committee: Committee on Ways and Means

Table of contents

• H.R. 1720
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Extension of certain telehealth flexibilities
  • SEC. 3. Establishment of modifier for recertifications of hospice care eligibility conducted through telehealth

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Hospice Recertification Flexibility Act.

SEC. 2. Extension of certain telehealth flexibilities

• Section 1814(a)(7)(D)(i)(II) of the Social Security Act () is amended— 42 U.S.C. 1395f(a)(7)(D)(i)(II)
  • by striking ending on March 31, 2025and inserting ending on December 31, 2027; and
  • by inserting before the semicolon.

SEC. 3. Establishment of modifier for recertifications of hospice care eligibility conducted through telehealth

• Section 1814(a)(7)(D)(i)(II) of the Social Security Act (), as amended by section 2, is further amended by inserting after . 42 U.S.C. 1395f(a)(7)(D)(i)(II)