Skip to main content
HOUSE 1301116th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Health.

Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act

Last Action
2/19/2019

Actions

  • 2019-02-19Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2019-02-15Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
  • 2019-02-15Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2019-02-15Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • 2019-02-15Introduced in House
  • 2019-02-15Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2019-02-15 (00)

Mental Health Telemedicine Expansion Act

This bill excludes certain mental health telehealth services from specified requirements under Medicare, including originating site requirements.

Cosponsors (20)

  • Tom Reed (R-NY)
  • Adrian Smith (R-NE)
  • Sylvia Garcia (D-TX)
  • Jared Golden (D-ME)
  • Terri Sewell (D-AL)
  • Steve King (R-IA)
  • Mike Kelly (R-PA)
  • Angie Craig (D-MN)
  • Harley Rouda (D-CA)
  • Roger Marshall (R-KS)
  • Abby Finkenauer (D-IA)
  • David Schweikert (R-AZ)
  • Steve Watkins (R-KS)
  • Jackie Walorski (R-IN)
  • Jaime Herrera Beutler (R-WA)
  • Jamie Raskin (D-MD)
  • James Himes (D-CT)
  • Susan Wild (D-PA)
  • Kendra Horn (D-OK)
  • Vicky Hartzler (R-MO)

Subjects

  • Health technology, devices, supplies
  • Medical tests and diagnostic methods
  • Medicare
  • Mental health
  • User charges and fees
Read on Congress.gov

Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).

This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.