Tele-Care Act of 2009 - Amends title XVIII (Medicare) to provide for coverage under Medicare part B (Supplemental Security Income) (SSI) of unscheduled physician telephone services by a licensed health care practitioner, subject to certain requirements.
Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a demonstration program to test the effectiveness of such coverage.
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