Congress Passes Spending Bill to Safeguard Telehealth Amid 2025 Medicare Policy Cliff

National Consortium of Telehealth Resource Centers released a guide titled “The Telehealth Policy Cliff: Preparing for October 1 2025,” warning that upcoming Medicare reimbursement changes could reduce telehealth access for millions if providers do not adapt.

Telehealth.org highlighted recent congressional bills that aim to reshape Medicare telehealth coverage, including provisions to expand service eligibility and adjust payment rates, signaling a shift from temporary pandemic waivers to permanent rules.

American Telemedicine Association issued a press release stating that Congress passed a spending bill that includes language to keep telehealth programs funded, preventing an immediate shutdown and giving stakeholders time to comply with the new policy timeline.

American Medical Association published an issue brief titled “The Case for Permanent Telehealth Policy,” urging lawmakers to adopt lasting legislation to sustain virtual care access and reduce disparities after the 2025 cliff.