The bill, SB 5175, says health plans must reimburse providers for healthcare services delivered to a beneficiary through telemedicine for the following three reasons: If the plan would normally over that healthcare service if it were provide in person, if the service is medically necessary and if the service is recognized as an essential health benefit under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
The law will take effect July 26.
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