February 24, 2021 05:15 AM
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TELEHEALTH COVERAGE BILL INTRODUCED: Lawmakers, providers and insurers are looking at the future of telehealth in a post-pandemic world and how the rapidly growing service will be covered by insurance.
State Rep. Deb Conroy (D-Elmhurst) has introduced Illinois HB 3498, which would require insurers to cover telehealth services at the same rate as in-person care after the COVID-19 pandemic. The bill also prohibits geographic or facility restrictions on telehealth services and allows patients to be treated via telehealth in their home. Similar legislation introduced in May died in committee.