A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to remove in-person requirements under Medicare for mental health services furnished through telehealth and telecommunications technology.

This bill removes a requirement that Medicare beneficiaries must have an in-person visit before receiving mental health services via telehealth (like video calls or phone appointments). It applies to all Medicare beneficiaries seeking mental health treatment through telehealth, effective after specific dates: July 1, 2019, for substance use disorder services, and after the end of a federal public health emergency for general mental health care. The bill amends Medicare rules to eliminate geographic restrictions and prior in-person visit requirements for these services. It specifically updates sections of the Social Security Act governing telehealth mental health services under Medicare Part B.