119th Congress Health
H.R. 1867: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.
Introduced
- Introduced (completed)
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Summary
This bill permanently removes in-person evaluation requirements for mental health telehealth services under Medicare.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Brian Fitzpatrick R-PAOriginal
- Susie Lee D-NVOriginal
- Nicole Malliotakis R-NYOriginal
- Thomas Suozzi D-NYOriginal
Who scored on this bill
- 1Kevin Hern SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by Kevin Hern.
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- Introduced in House
- 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.