Milestone – Most states now have telehealth parity laws

American Telemedicine Association
Indiana, Minnesota and Nevada are the latest states to enact telemedicine parity laws, which means over half the country – 27 states and DC – now have laws in place enforcing coverage for telemedicine-provided services. Indiana’s parity law requires coverage of telemedicine services under private insurance via interactive audio, video or other electronic media. The new Minnesota law requires health plans to cover and reimburse for telemedicine in the same manner and at the same rate as in-person services. Nevada’s parity law requires coverage and reimbursement for telehealth under private insurance, Medicaid and workers compensation to the same extent and in the same amount as though provided in person. Read More

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