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H 1288

An Act relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling

194th Legislature (2025-2026) Introduced by Ted Philips

Overview: H 1288, An Act relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling, was introduced on February 27, 2025. The hearing for this bill has been rescheduled to 04/29/2025 f

Hearing rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time
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Bill Summary · H 1288

Overview: H 1288, An Act relative to telehealth parity for nutrition counseling, was introduced on February 27, 2025. The hearing for this bill has been rescheduled to 04/29/2025 from 10:00 AM-01:00 PM in A-2 and the Virtual Hearing updated to New End Time.

Purpose and Intent: The primary goal of this bill is to ensure that telehealth services for nutrition counseling are covered by health insurance plans at the same level as in-person visits, promoting greater access to these essential healthcare services.

Key Provisions:
- Require health insurance plans to provide coverage for telehealth-based nutrition counseling services
- Mandate that reimbursement rates for telehealth nutrition counseling be equivalent to those for in-person visits
- Prohibit insurance plans from imposing additional cost-sharing requirements for telehealth nutrition counseling

Affected Parties and Impacts: This bill would directly benefit individuals seeking nutrition counseling services, particularly those in underserved or remote areas who may have limited access to in-person providers. It would also impact health insurance companies, who would be required to adjust their coverage and reimbursement policies to comply with the new telehealth parity requirements.

Procedural and Timeline Considerations: The hearing for this bill has been rescheduled to April 29, 2025, indicating ongoing legislative consideration and potential amendments or further deliberation.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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