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MEDICARE TELEHEALTH WAIVERS EXTENDED (…for now, anyway!)

Last week, after agreeing to a deal to end the federal government shutdown, Congress passed a continuing resolution that would reopen the government, at least through January 30, 2026.  Within the continuing resolution package was an extension of the Medicare telehealth waivers, which had previously expired on October 1, 2025 (NOTE: The package contained several divisions, however the link provided in this newsletter only goes to the section containing the telehealth items).  In the passed legislation, the telehealth waivers that had expired will now be extended through January 30, 2026.

Newsletter

More, More, More …MORE Medicare Changes, MORE Ongoing Uncertainty & MORE Telehealth Policy Updates

CCHP’s November newsletter is here! This month’s topics include – Final 2026 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule – CCHP Releases Analysis of Telehealth Policies; Medicare Telehealth Policy Remains in Flux; Two Long-Awaited Licensure Compacts Go Live: ASLP-IC and the Counseling Compact; VA Finalizes Telehealth Practice Rule, Clarifies Federal Preemption and Controlled-Substance Standards; 50 State Telehealth Policy Report Release & Winter Update of CCHP’s Telehealth Policy Finder; Study Finds Virtual Transition-of-Care Clinics Reduce 30-Day Readmissions by 26%.

Fact Sheet

FAQ: Medicare Waiver Expiration & Telehealth (update 11.7.25)

As a result of the expiration of the temporary Medicare telehealth waivers  on September 30, 2025, providers are facing complex questions regarding in-person visit requirements, billing procedures, and the applicability of policies across different care settings. This FAQ document is designed to address the most common questions CCHP has received through its technical assistance channels since October 1, 2025, and to highlight where CMS has offered clear direction, and where gaps remain.