Industry Bulletins | March 17, 2020
CMS Expands Telehealth Benefits For Medicare Beneficiaries During COVID-19 Outbreak
On March 17, 2020, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) announced the expansion of Medicare telehealth coverage that will enable beneficiaries to receive a wider range of health care services from clinical professionals without having to travel to a health care facility. As of March 6, 2020, Medicare will temporarily pay professionals to provide telehealth services for beneficiaries residing across the entire country. This change broadens telehealth flexibility to ensure beneficiaries are following guidance from the CDC including practicing social distancing to reduce the risk of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) transmission.
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