CARES Act Expands Telehealth Coverage for Medicare, FQHCs and the VA

- Eliminates the requirement that nephrologists conduct some required periodic home visits for dialysis patients in person;

- Allows high-deductible health plans (HDHPs) with a health savings account (HSA) to cover telehealth services before the members reaches his or her deductible;

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act (HR 748), the third bill aimed at tackling the COVID-19 pandemic, also reauthorizes the Health and Resource Service Administration’s Telehealth Resource Center grant programs at $29 million a year through 2025, boosts support for expanded broadband services, encourages the use of remote... See more

- And provides $27 billion for HHS’ Public Health and Social Services Emergency Fund for Coronavirus measures, including telehealth access and infrastructure.

- Allows qualified providers to use telehealth to fulfill hospice recertification requirements for face-to-face visits;

The CARES Act also: