HEALTH Act of 2025

Hozzl · 2025-10-03T04:23:18Z

Explore the details of House Bill 5496 HEALTH Act of 2025 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on undefined. Stay informed on legislative developments.

10/3/2025, 4:23 AM

Summary of Bill HR 5496

H.R. 5496, introduced in the 119th Congress on September 18, 2025, aims to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to establish permanent telehealth service payments by federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics under the Medicare program.

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Current Status of Bill HR 5496

Bill HR 5496 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 18, 2025. Bill HR 5496 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 18, 2025. Bill HR 5496's most recent activity was 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. as of September 18, 2025

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Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 5496

To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to provide for permanent payments for telehealth services furnished by federally qualified health centers and rural health clinics under the Medicare program.