Medicare Telehealth Coverage

Important Update: Changes to Medicare Telehealth Coverage

On 11/12/2025, legislation was passed that affects Medicare payment for telehealth visits.

Medicare will once again pay for virtual/telehealth visits. This change may allow you to reschedule previously cancelled virtual/telehealth visits. We're here to help you understand what this means and make any necessary adjustments to your upcoming appointments.

What’s Changing?

Medicare will resume paying for virtual visits or telehealth visits through at least Jan. 30, 2026. This includes the following:

• Telehealth visits for when you are located in your home. This includes both video and audio-only visits.
  • Please note: UH always recommends a video visit. Audio-only visits should only be chosen when you do not have ability to attend a video visit or you are otherwise unable to attend a video visit.
• Telehealth services provided by Physical Therapists, Occupational Therapists, Speech Language Pathologists and Audiologists.

How Does This Affect You?

Most people will not need to do anything. If you previously cancelled an upcoming virtual visit or telehealth appointment due to concerns about lack of payment coverage, we are happy to assist you in rescheduling that appointment at: 1-866-UH4-CARE (1-866-844-2273).