Following the COVID-19 public health emergency, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) temporarily expanded telehealth services to increase access to care and reduce the risk of spreading the virus. This expansion, known as the “Telehealth Extension 2025,” permits the use of telehealth services for Medicare beneficiaries in a wide range of settings, including their homes, and allows for the use of a broader range of telehealth technologies.
The Telehealth Extension 2025 is important because it has the potential to improve access to care for Medicare beneficiaries, especially those living in rural or underserved areas, and those with limited mobility. Telehealth services can also be more convenient and affordable than in-person care, and can help to reduce the risk of spreading infections.
