Governor Janet Mills signed LD1263 into law, officially establishing telehealth parity by private payors after various efforts were vetoed in 2017. The law, effective January 1, 2020, institutes significant changes for state telemedicine policy by private payors, with no changes to Medicaid.
South Dakota state legislature passed revisions to SB136 to update the state code surrounding payment and coverage for telemedicine services for private payors. Updated statutes go into effect on January 1, 2020.
The originating site is the patient’s location during a telemedicine session and is commonly referred to as the remote site.
At VisuWell, we have telemedicine reimbursement guides and in-depth information categorized by specialty. Our Top Ten (+1) Telemedicine Reimbursement Questions will help you navigate the complex reimbursement terrain.
Arizona State legislature passed SB1089, to expand insurance coverage for telehealth services, including Medicaid, and increase accessibility across the state of Arizona without penalty. Updates to Arizona’s revised statutes will go into effect December 31, 2020.
New Mexico enacted its initial telehealth coverage law in 2013 but restrictive language limited telemedicine adoption. New Mexico recently passed SB354, “Health Coverage for Telemedicine” amends New Mexico’s current telehealth commercial insurance coverage laws to implement complete parity.
Kentucky recently created and passed new sections to their SB112 for telehealth, effective July 1, 2019, widening the scope of payment parity, eliminating adoption barriers, and allows the home to be an originating site.
SB670 was reintroduced to improve upon telemedicine laws for Medicaid originally enacted in 2017 and is effective as of September 1, 2019. This law aims to reduce costs, improve access, and eliminate restrictions that plague Texas.
Diet, exercise, and specialized medical care are ways to improve cardiac health, but some cardiac issues require more intensive measures. Telemedicine can address cardiac problems quickly and maximize the impact of early decision-making.
Two acts were unanimously passed by the Georgia State Senate. Both laws become effective on January 1, 2020, and “All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed”. Below is an overview of the new legislation and how it affects reimbursement for virtual care.
