September is here and the expiration of the Medicare telehealth waivers, is approaching quickly!
Without action from Congress, Medicare will return to its permanent rules on September 30, 2025. This means geographic and other restrictions will be reinstated, reducing access to telehealth for many Medicare enrollees.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services recently released proposals for the 2026 Physician Fee Schedule which could also affect permanent telehealth policies. Starting October 1, 2025, some patients and providers may experience these rules for the first time, and it could create confusion.
To help clarify the changes, The Center for Connected Health Policy (CCHP) will be publishing a newsletter series examining what the Medicare telehealth policy environment could look like if the waivers expire. Each edition will focus on a specific aspect of permanent policy. This week the focus is on Medicare location requirements.
If you are not already subscribed, the CCHP newsletter is a helpful resource for staying up to date on telehealth policies at both the state and national level and for knowing where to find reliable information or guidance.
Thank you to our friends at the CCHP for this information and their guidance!
