H.R. 1867: To amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

H.R. 1867 is a federal bill in the 119th Congress. Currently, Medicare requires an initial in-person visit with a healthcare provider before a beneficiary can receive mental health services via telehealth. This bill eliminates that requirement, meaning that after this bill becomes law, Medicare… See its sponsors, how members voted, and a plain-English breakdown on PolityLens.