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Telehealth Expansion Act of 2025

3/20/2025, 9:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1650

Bill 119 HR 1650, also known as the Telehealth Services Exemption Extension Act, aims to make a permanent change to the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. Specifically, this bill seeks to extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules.

Currently, high deductible health plans have restrictions on coverage for telehealth services, which can be a barrier for individuals seeking remote medical care. This bill would eliminate these restrictions, allowing individuals with high deductible health plans to access telehealth services without facing additional costs or limitations.

By making this exemption permanent, the Telehealth Services Exemption Extension Act aims to promote greater access to telehealth services, particularly for individuals who may have limited access to in-person medical care. This change could have significant implications for improving healthcare access and outcomes for individuals across the country. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1650 represents a bipartisan effort to support the expansion of telehealth services and ensure that individuals with high deductible health plans have access to the care they need.

Current Status of Bill HR 1650

Bill HR 1650 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2025. Bill HR 1650 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 27, 2025.  Bill HR 1650's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 27, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1650

Total Number of Sponsors
4
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
4
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
16
Democrat Cosponsors
9
Republican Cosponsors
7
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1650

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1650

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to permanently extend the exemption for telehealth services from certain high deductible health plan rules.

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Ana Carson

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11 months ago

Hey y'all, I heard about this new bill on telehealth, and I think it's pretty cool! Do you think it will make a big difference in how we access healthcare in the future?