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Sen. Elder Vogel Jr., R-Butler/Lawrence, said his legislation is key to expanding access to telemedicine services to Pennsylvanians. PHOTO/PACAST
New law will expand access to telemedicine services
Telemedicine legislation sponsored by Sen. Elder Vogel Jr.‘s, R-Butler/Lawrence is set to become law following the approval from the Pennsylvania Senate and House of Representatives.
Senate Bill 739 sets a base for how telemedicine will be covered by insurance companies and medical providers in Pennsylvania.
“This legislation has been a work in progress for the past several legislative sessions, and I am glad to see the vast amount of bipartisan support for telemedicine expansion in our state,” Vogel said in a statement. “This legislation is key to expanding access to telemedicine services to Pennsylvanians and allowing our residents to take care of their health in a way that suits their needs and schedules.”
The legislation looks to achieve the following:
- Require health insurance policies to provide coverage for covered health care services delivered through telemedicine consistent with the insurer’s medical policies.
- Require insurers to pay providers for covered health care services delivered through telemedicine consistent with the terms of the contract between the insurer and participating network provider.
- Require Medicaid and CHIP programs to pay for covered health care services consistent with federal and state law.
Senate Bill 739 will now be sent to Gov. Josh Shapiro to be signed into law.
