S. 3834: Expanded Telehealth Access Act
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2026-02-11 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Daines, Steve [R-MT] |
| Policy area | Health |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2026-02-11 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2026-03-30 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2026-02-11):
Expanded Telehealth Access Act
This bill expands the types of health care practitioners who may provide telehealth services under Medicare.
Specifically, the bill permanently allows audiologists, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other providers designated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to provide telehealth services under Medicare. It also specifically allows occupational therapy assistants and physical therapist assistants to provide such services.
Cosponsors (1)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Tina Smith | D MN (original cosponsor) 2026-02-11 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 3834 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
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Frequently asked questions
What is S. 3834?
S. 3834 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Expanded Telehealth Access Act.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 3834 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).