The U.S. House of Representatives approved a bill last week sponsored by U.S. Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) that would extend support for Medicare patients that rely on telehealth.
Telehealth flexibilities in Medicare are set to expire on January 30 without further congressional action.
Rep. Carter’s bill, the Telehealth Modernization Act of 2025, H.R. 5081, would extend telehealth flexibilities for seniors on Medicare through December 31, 2027. The bipartisan bill has seven cosponsors, including U.S. Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-MI).
“Telehealth is a vital part of our health care system, and we must ensure that it is available to patients who need it. By extending telehealth flexibilities for patients, we are making health care more accessible, regardless of their physical location,” Rep. Carter said.
The congressman’s legislation was included in the House’s passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026, H.R. 7148, on Jan. 22.
“As a pharmacist, one of my top priorities has been increasing the accessibility and quality of health care; this bill does both, in a bipartisan manner, and paves the way for more patients and providers to use 21st century technology,” he said.