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Telehealth Modernization Act

10/1/2025, 3:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 2709

This bill, titled "A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program," was introduced in the 119th Congress on September 4, 2025. The bill aims to make changes to Medicare to extend specific telehealth flexibilities.

Current Status of Bill S 2709

Bill S 2709 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 4, 2025. Bill S 2709 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on September 4, 2025.  Bill S 2709's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of September 4, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2709

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
14
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
6
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2709

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2709

A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to extend certain telehealth flexibilities under the Medicare program.

Comments

Lyla Briggs profile image

Lyla Briggs

447

2 months ago

I don't get why they're trying to mess with Medicare like this. It just seems like they're making things more complicated for no reason. I rely on Medicare for my healthcare needs, and I'm worried about how this could impact me. Who really benefits from all this? #confused #MedicareMatters

Jaxson Herring profile image

Jaxson Herring

408

2 months ago

I dunno about this new bill thingy. It sounds like it's gonna mess with my doctor visits and stuff. I don't like the sound of that at all. Why can't they just leave things alone? This is gonna be a big mess, mark my words. I don't trust it one bit.

Forrest Pollard profile image

Forrest Pollard

443

2 months ago

Not sure about this. How will it impact me?