Sec. 433. Expanding the use of telehealth for mental health services
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Section 1834(m) of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m) ), as amended by the preceding sections, is amended— in paragraph (4)(C)(i), by striking and
(8)and inserting (8), and
(9); and by adding at the end the following: The geographic requirements described in paragraph (4)(C)(i) (other than applicable State law requirements, including State licensure requirements) shall not apply with respect to telehealth services that are mental health services (as determined by the Secretary) furnished on or after January 1, 2021, to an eligible telehealth individual at an originating site described in paragraph (4)(C)(ii) (other than an originating site described in subclause
(IX)of such paragraph). . Section 1834(m)(4)(C)(ii)(X) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m(m)(4)(C)(ii)(X) ) is amended by striking paragraph
(7)and inserting paragraphs
(7)and
(9). As part of the implementation of the amendments made by this section, the Secretary of Health and Human Services shall consider whether additional services should be added to the services specified in paragraph (4)(F)(i) of section 1834(m) of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1395m ) for authorized payment under paragraph
(1)of such section.
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