S. 2011: Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025

The Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025 is proposed legislation aimed at expanding access to mental and behavioral health services via telehealth. The key provisions of the bill focus on modifying existing laws to ensure that these services are covered under Medicare. Here are the main points of the bill:

Changes to Coverage

The bill amends Section 1834(m)(7) of the Social Security Act. Key changes include:

• Expanded Definition: The term "mental health services" is updated to include "mental and behavioral health services furnished through telehealth." This broadens the scope of what services can be provided remotely.
• Removal of Restrictions: The bill removes certain conditions that may limit access to these services, enabling wider access to telehealth for mental and behavioral health care.
• Inclusion of Behavioral Health: It explicitly mentions the provision of behavioral health services, ensuring that these are also covered when provided via telehealth.

Effective Date

The amendments made by this bill would take effect as if they were included in previous legislation enacted in 2021, specifically linked to the Consolidated Appropriations Act.

Goal of the Bill

The overall goal of the Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025 is to improve access to mental health care for Medicare beneficiaries by facilitating the use of telehealth services, thereby addressing barriers to such care.

Relevant Companies

• AMZN (Amazon.com, Inc.): Amazon has been expanding its telehealth services, which could see increased utilization with broader coverage under Medicare.
• CVRX (CVRx, Inc.): CVRx offers technologies for remote patient monitoring and may benefit from increased telehealth engagement among mental health services.
• TDOC (Teladoc Health, Inc.): Teladoc specializes in telemedicine and could experience growth in demand for their mental health services due to expanded coverage.