Healthcare (Telehealth · Tribal Nations)

HR 2639, the Telehealth Access for Tribal Communities Act of 2025, permanently expands Medicare telehealth coverage for services provided by Indian health programs and urban Indian organizations. It allows these services to be delivered from any location within the U.S. (including patients' homes) starting April 1, 2025, and includes audio-only telehealth as a covered option. This directly affects tribal communities by removing location restrictions and expanding access to remote healthcare through their existing Indian health programs. The bill modifies Medicare rules to make these telehealth flexibilities permanent, ensuring continued coverage for eligible tribal patients.