This chamber has been urging Congress to extend the telehealth provision allowing employers the flexibility to offer telehealth services pre-deductible to those with a high deductible health plan paired with a health savings account. Today, Congressional leadership issued the details of the year-end omnibus package that includes a 2-year extension of this provision. (Bill text here.)
With more than 350 signers, including us, the broad support on our letter was critical in reminding Congress of the importance of this provision. Our letter to Congress was widely reported in the media and created a nice echo chamber as it was referenced in several additional articles on telehealth.
The Senate is expected to take action on this package first, with the House completing action by the end of the week. The final bill is expected to be sent to the President for signature by the end of the year.
