SB 5821 — Establishing a uniform standard for creating an established relationship for the purposes of coverage of audio-only telemedicine services.

What this bill does

Applies the definition of "established relationship" for behavioral health services delivered via audio-only telemedicine to all covered services delivered via audio-only telemedicine.

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Floor votes

• House — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 28, 2024
  79 yea · 16 nay · 3 not voting
• Senate — 3rd Reading & Final Passage · February 6, 2024
  49 yea · 0 nay

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