Many insurance companies have informed medical practices that telehealth visits will not be covered after June 30th. Special-needs patients who are immune compromised, however, could be at higher risk for contracting COVID-19 and until there is a treatment, may be better served while sheltering in place.
The medical community is asking Congress to support the Health Care at Home Act to ensure ERISA (Employee Retirement Income Security Act) plans cover all medically necessary visits delivered via telehealth for the duration of the pandemic and allow physicians to decide if a patient requires an in-person appointment or a telehealth visit.
If you would like to advocate for this legislation, please contact your Senators and Representatives. The American Academy of Neurology website, linked below, has additional information, a sample letter, and links to Congressional emails
Click the button to be taken to the AAN Capitol Hill Report, then scroll to the bottom and click their button labeled “Take Action”…
