Medicare’s Telehealth Coverage Faces Uncertainty in 2025

Yahoo News

In December 2024, Congress extended Medicare coverage for telehealth and hospital-at-home services only until March 2025, falling short of the two-year and five-year extensions that had been proposed. This short-term extension has created uncertainty for Medicare beneficiaries and healthcare providers. If further extensions are not granted, patients may face more restrictive telehealth rules and hospitals could halt or limit hospital-at-home programs. Advocates for these services are pushing for longer-term coverage, emphasizing the importance of telehealth and at-home care, particularly for older adults who face challenges traveling to healthcare facilities.

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