To amend title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act, the Employee Retirement Income and Security Act of 1974, and the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to treat benefits for telehealth services offered under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill requires treating benefits for telehealth services offered under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits Section 2791(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C. It relies on definition changes and compliance mandates. The main policy areas are Healthcare Consumers and Healthcare.
Who Benefits and How
Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face reduced risk.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties and Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Requires treating benefits for telehealth services offered under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits Section 2791(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill requires treating benefits for telehealth services offered under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits Section 2791(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
Key Policy Areas
Healthcare Consumers, Healthcare
Primary Purpose
The bill requires treating benefits for telehealth services offered under a group health plan or group health insurance coverage as excepted benefits Section 2791(c)(2) of the Public Health Service Act (42 U.S.C.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
Identified Costs
- Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
- Patients and health care consumers affected by the bill
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Walberg (for himself, Ms. DelBene, Ms. Craig, Mr. Estes, …
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