Congress Extends Medicare Telehealth Waivers until Sept. 30, 2025
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Earlier this month, Congress approved a six-month Continuing Resolution (CR) to keep the government from shutting down. The CR also extended the telehealth waivers until September 30, 2025. This means that:
- Medicare beneficiaries will maintain access to telehealth services in their home
- Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs) and Rural Health Clinics (RHCs) can continue to provide telehealth services
- Audio-only telehealth services are also extended, allowing providers to offer care for those without internet or video capability
- Medicare’s in-person visit requirement for mental health services delivered through telehealth has been delayed until October 1, 2025.
