The home telehealth benefit extension through 2027 pertains to which program?

• A. It is a policy under Medicaid that covers telehealth
• B. It restricts home telehealth to physicians only
• C. Medicare's home telehealth benefit is extended through 2027, allowing various practitioners to bill for services.
• D. Telehealth requires in-person visit first

Answer: (C)

The concept being tested is which program governs and extends home telehealth benefits. This extension is part of Medicare, the federal health program for seniors and certain disabled individuals. By extending the home telehealth benefit through 2027, Medicare keeps remote care available for beneficiaries living at home and broadens who can bill for those services. Rather than limiting telehealth to physicians, the extended Medicare rule allows a broader range of qualified providers to bill for home telehealth visits, improving access for homebound patients and those in areas with limited in-person care. Medicaid and other programs have their own, separate telehealth rules, so this extension specifically reflects Medicare policy.