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Protect Telehealth Access Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7391| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2020
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (9)
Max Rose (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protect Telehealth Access Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill removes restrictions that require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in a rural area, and allows the home of a beneficiary to serve as the originating site for all services (rather than for only certain services).
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Timeline
Jun 26, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • June 26, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.

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Health care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareRural conditions and development

Protect Telehealth Access Act of 2020

USA116th CongressHR-7391| House 
| Updated: 6/26/2020
Protect Telehealth Access Act of 2020 This bill modifies requirements relating to coverage of telehealth services under Medicare. Specifically, the bill removes restrictions that require the originating site (i.e., the location of the beneficiary) to be in a rural area, and allows the home of a beneficiary to serve as the originating site for all services (rather than for only certain services).
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Timeline
Jun 26, 2020
Introduced in House
Jun 26, 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
  • June 26, 2020
    Introduced in House


  • June 26, 2020
    Referred to the House Committee on Financial Services.
Mikie Sherrill

Mikie Sherrill

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (9)
Max Rose (Democratic)Kurt Schrader (Democratic)Don Bacon (Republican)James R. Baird (Republican)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Kevin Hern (Republican)

Financial Services Committee

Health

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health care coverage and accessHealth technology, devices, suppliesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMedicareRural conditions and development