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HR 9035 116th Congress House

Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act

Official title: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand accessibility to certain telehealth services under the Medicare program.

Introduced: December 18, 2020 Introduced by: Smith, Jason Republican · Missouri See on congress.gov
Health Health care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social media
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MedicareMental healthTelephone and wireless communication
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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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.
Dec 18, 2020
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 Latest action December 18, 2020

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.

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Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act

This bill permanently expands Medicare coverage of telehealth services to include audio-only services and at-home evaluation and management services and mental and behavioral health services.

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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 9035: Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-9035/
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"H.R. 9035: Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-9035/.
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H.R. 9035, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-9035/.
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[H.R. 9035: Permanency for Audio-Only Telehealth Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-9035/)
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