Resources & Reports

As a result of the expiration of the temporary Medicare telehealth waivers  on September 30, 2025, providers are facing complex questions regarding in-person visit requirements, billing procedures, and the applicability of policies across different care settings. This FAQ document is designed to address the most common questions CCHP has received through its technical assistance channels since October 1, 2025, and to highlight where CMS has offered clear direction, and where gaps remain.

CCHP has created a detailed chart outlining current Medicare telehealth policy, exceptions that exist in permanent law, source documentation, and additional notes. This matrix is designed to give providers a quick reference point when interpreting evolving policy.

This factsheet reviews the Proposed Physician Fee Schedule (PFS) for CY 2026 as it pertains to telehealth.

As the DEA prepares to unveil new regulations for the telemedicine prescribing of controlled substances, many are eager to see how these changes may reshape the policy landscape for telemedicine delivery of care. With this in mind, the following provides a timeline of how we arrived at this juncture and what may lie ahead on the policy horizon.

CCHP’s 2024 roundup of state approved legislation, which includes a detailed listing of all bills by topic area and state, is now available.