AXIOS May 1, 2024
Millions of low-income Americans may find it harder to see health care providers virtually after federal subsidies for high-speed internet expired Tuesday.
The big picture: Many of the 23 million households that received financial help to afford their internet bill made or attended health care appointments online, a federal survey indicates.
- Funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program, which was created in 2021 infrastructure legislation, is set to dry up completely in June without action from Congress.
- The program is seen as a key to improving health care access for people with disabilities and rural communities, as telehealth use remains well above pre-pandemic levels.
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