State Medicaid Telehealth Coverage Policy Decisions Since the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency

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Describes changes to state Medicaid telehealth policy flexibilities and/or new policies enacted during the COVID-19 PHE as of April–May 2022. Focuses on flexibilities that were rolled back, as well as those made permanent in whole or in part. Examines the decision-making processes behind Medicaid telehealth policy changes. Summarizes findings from guided discussions with state Medicaid representatives across four domains: 1) state attitudes and perspectives on telehealth and telehealth policies; 2) state telehealth policy decision-making processes; 3) states' future plans for telehealth; and 4) challenges and lessons learned. Outlines potential opportunities for the future of telehealth. Includes rural references throughout.

Peggy G. Chen, Sara E. Heins, Stephanie Dellva

05/2023

HHS Office of the Assistant Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, RAND Corporation

Access · COVID-19 · Legislation and regulations · Medicaid · Statistics and data · Telehealth