H.R. 1720IntroducedHouse · nowSenatePresidentLawIn committeeSec. 3 · H.R. 1720
Establishment of modifier for recertifications of hospice care eligibility conducted through telehealth
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Section 1814(a)(7)(D)(i)(II) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1395f(a)(7)(D)(i)(II)), as amended by section 2, is further amended by inserting, but only if, in the case of such an encounter occurring on or after January 1, 2026, any hospice claim includes 1 or more modifiers or codes (as specified by the Secretary) to indicate that such encounter was conducted via telehealth after as determined appropriate by the Secretary.