Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act

Hozzl · 2022-12-31T05:06:54Z

Explore the details of House Bill 4480 Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Health. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/31/2022, 5:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 4480

Bill 117 HR 4480, also known as the Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act, aims to expand access to telehealth services for individuals across the United States. The bill seeks to ensure that individuals have equal access to telehealth services regardless of their location or insurance coverage.

One of the key provisions of the bill is the requirement for insurance companies to cover telehealth services at the same rate as in-person services. This parity in coverage is intended to make telehealth services more affordable and accessible for individuals who may not have access to traditional healthcare services.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to expand the types of healthcare providers who are eligible to provide telehealth services. This expansion is aimed at increasing the availability of telehealth services in underserved areas and improving access to care for individuals who may not have easy access to healthcare facilities. Overall, the Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act seeks to address the disparities in access to healthcare services by expanding coverage and payment options for telehealth services. By ensuring that individuals have equal access to telehealth services, the bill aims to improve healthcare outcomes and reduce healthcare costs for individuals across the United States.

Congressional Summary of HR 4480

Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act

This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover certain services provided via telecommunications systems (i.e., telehealth). Specifically, the telehealth services must be deemed medically necessary by a health care provider and covered under the plan if provided in person. Plans must apply the same cost-sharing and reimbursement amounts that would otherwise apply to such services and may waive cost-sharing requirements for any services to diagnose or treat COVID-19, including via telehealth.

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Current Status of Bill HR 4480

Bill HR 4480 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 16, 2021. Bill HR 4480 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on July 16, 2021. Bill HR 4480's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of July 19, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4480

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4480

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Potential Impact Areas

- Cardiovascular and respiratory health

- Drug, alcohol, tobacco use

- Emergency medical services and trauma care

- Employee benefits and pensions

- Health care costs and insurance

- Health care coverage and access

- Health technology, devices, supplies

- Infectious and parasitic diseases

- Internet and video services

- Internet, web applications, social media

- Mental health

- Telephone and wireless communication

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4480

To amend the Public Health Service Act to require group health plans and health insurance issuers offering group or individual health insurance coverage to provide coverage for services furnished via telehealth if such services would be covered if furnished in-person, and for other purposes.

Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act