Bipartisan and bicameral bills have been introduced to extend telehealth access through fiscal year 2027.
Telehealth services have become a crucial part of modern medical practice, especially since the COVID-19 pandemic. They provide numerous benefits to patients, helping to address issues like transportation barriers, missed work for caregivers, and financial strains. Medicare has played a key role in expanding access to telehealth, benefiting not only rural Americans but also the broader population, as most insurers—except United Healthcare Commercial— have adopted these policies.
The Telehealth Modernization Act of 2025, led by Reps. Buddy Carter (R-GA) and Debbie Dingell (D-MI), ensures continued access to telehealth services for seniors and patients nationwide. A companion bill is being advanced in the Senate by Sens. Tim Scott (R-SC) and Brian Schatz (D-HI).
Lawmakers emphasized the critical role of telehealth in reducing barriers to care, improving access for rural and underserved patients, and modernizing healthcare delivery.
This legislation represents a major step toward securing long-term telehealth access for Medicare patients and strengthening its place in the U.S. healthcare system.