Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026
To amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 to prohibit health care providers and facilities from imposing certain facility fees for telehealth.
The Fair Telehealth Billing Act of 2026 aims to change how telehealth services are billed. It seeks to amend the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 by stopping health care providers and facilities from charging extra facility fees for telehealth services. These extra fees can make telehealth more expensive for patients.
This bill would mainly affect patients who use telehealth services and health care providers. If passed, it would make telehealth more affordable for patients by eliminating certain fees that can add to the cost of care.
HB9431 was introduced on June 24, 2026, and was referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce the same day. It is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. The next steps will involve committee review, possible amendments, and votes by the full House.
