119th Congress
S. 3834
Expanded Telehealth Access Act
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- Steve Daines(R-MT)
- Introduced
- Feb 11, 2026
- Policy area
- Health
- Committees
- Senate Committee on Finance
- Official text
- Introduced in Senate · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (1)
Original cosponsors (1)
- Tina Smith (D-MN)
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in Senate” version
Expanded Telehealth Access Act
This bill expands the types of health care practitioners who may provide telehealth services under Medicare.
Specifically, the bill permanently allows audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide telehealth services under Medicare. It also specifically allows occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants to provide such services.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Feb 11, 2026 · Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. - Feb 11, 2026
Introduced in Senate