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Expanded Telehealth Access Act
3/2/2026, 4:10 PM
Summary of Bill S 3834
The bill introduced in the 119th Congress with the title "A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act" aims to expand the range of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under the Medicare program and includes other provisions not specified in the context.
Congressional Summary of S 3834
Expanded Telehealth Access Act
This bill expands the types of health care practitioners who may provide telehealth services under Medicare.
Specifically, the bill permanently allows audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide telehealth services under Medicare. It also specifically allows occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants to provide such services.
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Current Status of Bill S 3834
Bill S 3834 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 11, 2026. Bill S 3834 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 11, 2026. Bill S 3834's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of February 11, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3834
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3834
Primary Policy Focus
HealthAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 3834
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to expand the scope of practitioners eligible for payment for telehealth services under the Medicare program, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3834
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