Earlier this month, Congress approved a funding package, the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2026 (H.R. 7148), affecting Medicare telehealth coverage. Through this package, key Medicare telehealth flexibilities are extended for multiple years. Here’s a quick breakdown:
- Policies expanding Medicare reimbursement for telehealth preserved through 2027.
- In-person requirement for Medicare behavioral telehealth visits is waived expanding Medicare clinician eligibility.
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Centers (RHCs) permitted to serve as distant-site telehealth providers for Medicare patients.
- Audio-only telehealth services allowed for Medicare patients.
We’ll continue to keep you updated on any and all new information. In the meantime, please feel free to contact Cg’s Healthcare Services Group with questions.