119th (2025–2027)
S. 2011
The Telemental Health Care Access Act of 2025 expands Medicare coverage for mental and behavioral health services delivered through telehealth. Currently, Medicare's telehealth coverage for mental health is limited by geographic and other restrictions; this bill removes those limitations to ensure broader access to remote mental health care for Medicare beneficiaries nationwide. The legislation amends existing Social Security Act provisions governing telehealth payments and takes effect retroactively as if it had been included in the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act. The bill affects Medicare patients seeking mental or behavioral health services and the providers who deliver them via telehealth. No new funding amounts or implementation timeline are specified in the text, as the changes modify existing Medicare payment rules rather than establishing a new program.