H.R. 3884: Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025
The Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025 aims to modify existing laws to improve access to mental and behavioral health services provided through telehealth. The main points of the bill are as follows:
Coverage for Telehealth Services
The bill proposes to amend the Social Security Act to ensure that mental and behavioral health services delivered via telehealth are covered. This involves:
- Terminology Change: It will change the current language from "mental health services" to "mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth," which broadens the scope of services covered.
- Removal of Specific Conditions: The bill removes certain limitations regarding geographic restrictions on the provision of these services, allowing more flexibility in service delivery.
- Inclusion of Behavioral Health Services: The amendments will clarify that coverage for these services includes both mental health and behavioral health services.
Effective Date
The changes proposed in this bill are intended to take effect as if they had been part of a previous law enacted in December 2020 (the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021).
Overall Intent
This legislation is focused on enhancing accessibility to mental and behavioral health care through telehealth, making it easier for individuals to receive care remotely. This is particularly significant in the context of increasing reliance on telehealth services in recent years, especially due to factors like the COVID-19 pandemic.
Relevant Companies
- AMGN (Amgen Inc.): As a biotechnology company that may provide telehealth solutions for behavioral health management, it could benefit from increased adoption of telehealth services.
- CNC (Centene Corporation): A health care services company that could see changes in telehealth-related policies impacting its service offerings.
- MEDP (Medpace Holdings): Involved in clinical research, may find new opportunities in telehealth-related studies and behavioral health services.
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Sponsors
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TrackDoris O. Matsui
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TrackDon Bacon
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TrackTroy Balderson
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TrackSalud O. Carbajal
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TrackSteve Cohen
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TrackDebbie Dingell
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TrackCleo Fields
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TrackAdam Gray
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TrackSarah McBride
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TrackApril McClain Delaney
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TrackMelanie A. Stansbury
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TrackShri Thanedar
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TrackRashida Tlaib
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| Jun. 10, 2025 | Introduced in House |
| Jun. 10, 2025 | Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. |
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