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S.2061: Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 117th Congress
- This bill is primarily about health
- Introduced June 15, 2021
- Latest Major Action June 15, 2021
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (7 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - June 15, 2021
Bill Summary
Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2021 This bill eliminates certain restrictions relating to Medicare coverage of mental health services that are provided through telehealth. Current law allows for coverage of such services regardless of the geographic location of the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) after the end of the COVID-19 public health emergency, as long as the beneficiary previously received in-person...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 15, 2021 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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| June 15, 2021 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Cassidy (R-La.) |