CMS Extends Claims Hold As Lobbyists Seek At Least Temporary Telehealth Extension

By Cara Smith / October 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM

CMS Wednesday (Oct. 15) agreed to continue holding, instead of denying, claims for telehealth services provided after Medicare flexibilities expired Oct. 1 in anticipation Congress will eventually act, and again urged providers to alert beneficiaries that claims currently aren’t covered.

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CMS Extends Claims Hold As Lobbyists Seek At Least Temporary Telehealth Extension

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