Dems Treat Telehealth HDHP Coverage As GOP ‘Ask’ In Year-End Talks

Democrats are treating calls to extend pre-deductible telehealth coverage under high deductible health plans linked to health savings accounts as a GOP “ask” -- despite prior Democratic support for the policy -- and are using the request as leverage to get other elements into what is expected to be a massive year-end spending package, according to lobbyists and a key House staffer. Despite partisan tensions, the HDHP telehealth policy, slated to end Dec. 31 unless Congress acts, will likely be...