The House and Senate have both passed and the President signed the federal spending package, which includes HHS funding and an extension of telehealth services through December 2027.
This legislation is effective retroactively as of February 1, 2026. As a result, there is no lapse in telehealth coverage that would have otherwise occurred following the January 31, 2026, expiration under the continuing resolution. In addition, the continuing resolution has been extended for an additional two weeks and continues to include telehealth services. We have been advised that there will be no disruption in telehealth reimbursement, and that all claims will be paid retroactively.
Please see the enclosed document for the specific legislative language included in the bill.
Extension of the telehealth provisions has been one of the major focuses of ASIPP’s efforts. Over the past several months, we have worked closely with Chairman Guthrie, Chairman Comer, and Chairman Cassidy to advance this initiative. ASIPP is very pleased to have secured this outcome—while mid-term rather than permanent, the two-year extension provides important continuity and stability. The language remains unchanged, with the extension being the primary modification, as outlined in the enclosed text.
Thank you for your continued assistance and cooperation. We also extend our sincere appreciation to our congressional supporters who helped make this significant achievement possible.