By NextBestFitTelehealth coverage rules
expandedYear 1Provider payment & regulation
Today
Medicare telehealth flexibilities repeatedly extended on short-term deadlines; private coverage varies.
Under the plan
Permanent UHP telehealth coverage at parity for clinically appropriate services, including audio-only for behavioral health.
Trade-off
Expands capacity and rural access; higher fraud risk and possible extra visits that add to rather than replace in-person care.