Proposed
Bill · 119th Congress · HR 9431
Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026
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Introduced 2026-06-24Topic: health care · technology privacySummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis bill would change federal employee benefits law to bar health care providers and facilities from billing a separate facility fee for telehealth visits when the provider who gave the telehealth service can bill on their own for the professional services. The Secretary of Labor could fine a provider or facility up to $10,000 for each violation. The ban would apply to telehealth services given on or after January 1, 2028. The Secretary of Labor would carry out the changes through rulemaking.
Sponsors
- Jahana Hayes Democrat sponsor
- 0 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-24 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. | refer |
| 2026-06-24 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-06-24 | Introduced in House | introduce |