Contact Congress about H.R. 1899: Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025

Medicare could pay doctors for some health visits done by phone only. The rule would apply during a declared emergency period and only for services already listed in Medicare law.

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Audio-Only Telehealth Access Act of 2025 is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: 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.

Latest action on H.R. 1899: 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.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects Medicare patients who need care during an emergency but cannot easily use video visits. It also affects doctors and other Medicare providers because it tells Medicare when phone-only telehealth can be paid. The biggest effect would likely be on patients with poor internet, no video device, or trouble using video technology.

Why this matters: This matters because some Medicare patients can lose access to care when visits require video or in-person appointments during an emergency. Phone-only visits could keep care moving for people without good internet or video tools. Providers would also get clearer Medicare payment rules for these visits. The size of the effect is unclear from the bill alone because it depends on the existing service list and when an emergency period applies.

Key provisions in H.R. 1899

• The Secretary of Health and Human Services must cover and pay for some phone-only telehealth visits. These are visits done by audio, such as a regular phone call.
• The bill does not make a new service list. It uses services already named in section 1834(m)(4)(F)(i) of the Social Security Act, the law that includes Medicare.
• The rule only applies during an emergency period. It starts with services given on or after the first day of that period, as defined in section 1135(g)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act.
• The bill changes Medicare Part B payment rules. Medicare Part B pays for outpatient care, including many doctor visits.
• The bill uses definitions already in law. That includes both the covered service list and the emergency period.

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Medicare could pay doctors for some health visits done by phone only. The rule would apply during a declared emergency period and only for services already listed in Medicare law.

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