Forbes January 22, 2026
Congress is close to enacting a two-year authorization of Medicare telehealth services for older adults, renewing pandemic-era coverage in the nation’s largest government health insurance program.
Legislation passed Thursday by the U.S. House of Representatives provides some relief for older Americans covered by Medicare health insurance who have come to rely on their physicians getting paid for virtual visits since such reimbursements began during the COVID-19 pandemic. The legislation that extends Medicare telehealth reimbursement for providers through Dec. 31, 2027 is headed to the U.S. Senate where passage is expected.
“The U.S. House stood tall today for telehealth, passing legislation in the minibus package with broad bipartisan support, which includes years-long extensions for several critical telehealth provisions,” said Alexis Apple,...
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