Future of telehealth coverage uncertain

Rules differ state to state
Telehealth became the new normal for both mental health patients and providers during the pandemic. But as public health emergency regulations sunset, uncertainty looms across New England regarding what insurance will cover.
Federally, many Medicare telehealth benefits were extended through December 2024. In May, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) and the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) extended the telemedicine flexibilities adopted during the pandemic through November 11 of this year, with an additional extension through November 11, 2024 for patients with preexisting conditions.
State to state, the rules differ, particularly when it comes to private payer insurance, sa...