Although the funding package that reopened the government extends Medicare telehealth flexibilities eliminating geographic restrictions for nonbehavioral/mental health care until Jan. 30, physicians should take notice of another series of telehealth waivers set to expire at the end of this year.
The following waivers enacted during the COVID-19 public health emergency (PHE) are currently expected to expire Dec. 31 unless Congress acts:
The following waivers are now set to expire Jan. 30, 2026:
Some waivers have already expired:
TMA staff note that Medicare Advantage plans don’t have to follow Medicare’s policy on the waiver expirations.
TMA is in regular communication with federal colleagues at the American Medical Association on the shutdown’s impact to physician practices, as AMA remains in touch with senior officials at the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Keep abreast of pending updates with TMA’s telemedicine webpage.
Last Updated On
November 14, 2025
Originally Published On
October 10, 2025