In February 2025, a rumor spread that Medicare would stop covering telehealth services — which allow patients to access health care remotely using digital technology — as of April 1, 2025.

The pandemic expansion of Medicare telehealth will expire March 31 unless Congress acts to extend Medicare telehealth expansion.

If you or someone you love is on Medicare, there are some changes to healthcare access you need to know about. Telehealth phone and video visits will no longer be covered for certain patients. Telehealth services will still allow for the disabled,