Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025
- house
- senate
- president
Last progress June 10, 2025 (6 months ago)
Introduced on June 10, 2025 by Doris Matsui
Sponsors (21)
House Votes
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.
Senate Votes
Presidential Signature
AI Summary
This bill makes sure Medicare covers mental and behavioral health care delivered by telehealth, like video or phone visits. It updates Medicare rules so people can keep getting therapy, counseling, and related services from home, without extra location limits that could block access. The change is tied to the same timeline used in a 2021 law, so it takes effect as if it had been part of that earlier update.
Key points:
- Who is affected: People with Medicare and the mental health professionals who treat them via telehealth.
- What changes: Medicare must cover mental and behavioral health services when provided through telehealth, removing restrictions that could limit access to care from home.
- When: It takes effect as if it had been included in the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act’s telehealth provisions.