Telehealth
Medicare Coverage Information
Overview
Medicare provides coverage for telehealth services, allowing beneficiaries to receive medical care remotely through video consultations and digital health platforms. These services have expanded significantly, offering convenient healthcare access for patients.
- Covers a wide range of virtual medical consultations with healthcare providers
- Includes mental health services, primary care, and specialist consultations
- Requires use of interactive audio and video communication systems
- Expanded coverage due to COVID-19 public health emergency
- Services must be medically necessary and provided by Medicare-approved providers
- Medicare Part B beneficiaries
- Patients in original Medicare and some Medicare Advantage plans
- Must be established patients with participating healthcare providers
- Typically follows same cost-sharing as in-person medical services
- Copayments and deductibles may apply similar to standard Medicare Part B services
- Some telehealth services may have $0 copayment during certain public health periods
- Must have appropriate technology for video consultations
- Not all medical services are available via telehealth
- Requires stable internet connection
- Some rural areas might have limited telehealth options
- Confirm telehealth coverage with your specific Medicare plan
- Check with your healthcare provider about available telehealth services
- Ensure you have necessary technology for video consultations
- Call 1-800-MEDICARE for specific telehealth coverage questions
Last updated: 6/15/2025
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- 6/15/2025
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