House introduces bill to expand access to telehealth services
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Members of the House introduced the Reauthorization of the Omnibus Reconciliation Act of 1981 (ROOT) Act. The bill would amend federal health insurance programs to allow beneficiaries to receive certain medical services via video or telephone without paying the usual out-of-pocket costs.
Why it matters: This is a legislative proposal, not a new rule or law. Its practical significance depends entirely on whether it clears the committees and the full House. If enacted, it would change how millions of Medicare and Medicaid patients pay for routine virtual visits. If it stalls, current payment rules for telehealth remain unchanged.
Who it affects
- Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries seeking virtual care
The source is the official House record on Congress.gov; check the original bill text for specific service definitions and eligibility criteria before relying on this summary.
Agency: House
Source: Congress.gov — read the official document