Expands telehealth services to include those delivered through federally qualified health centers.

This bill expands health care services provided by telehealth to include those delivered through a facility licensed under article twenty-eight of the public health law that is eligible to be designated or has received a designation as a federally qualified health center. This includes facilities also licensed under article thirty-one or article thirty-two of the mental hygiene law. The bill ensures these telehealth services are reimbursed at the same rate as in-person services, contingent upon federal financial participation.

Expands telehealth services to include those delivered through federally qualified health centers.

This bill expands health care services provided by telehealth to include those delivered through a facility licensed under article twenty-eight of the public health law that is eligible to be designated or has received a designation as a federally qualified health center. This includes facilities also licensed under article thirty-one or article thirty-two of the mental hygiene law. The bill ensures these telehealth services are reimbursed at the same rate as in-person services, contingent upon federal financial participation.