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H.R.8308: Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced Sept. 17, 2020
- Latest Major Action Sept. 17, 2020
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Sept. 17, 2020
Bill Summary
Telehealth Coverage and Payment Parity Act This bill requires private health insurance plans to cover certain services provided via telecommunications systems (i.e., telehealth). Specifically, the telehealth services must be deemed medically necessary by a health care provider and covered under the plan if provided in person. Plans must apply the same cost-sharing and reimbursement amounts that would otherwise apply to such services and may...
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
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| Sept. 17, 2020 |
Introduced in the House by Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) |