Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025

# Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025 - Summary **What the Bill Would Do** The Home-Based Telemental Health Care Act of 2025 would expand access to mental health services by allowing people to receive counseling and psychiatric care remotely from their homes. This bill aims to make it easier for patients to connect with mental health professionals through video calls, phone consultations, and other telehealth technologies, removing some barriers that currently limit remote mental health treatment. **Who It Affects** This legislation would primarily benefit patients seeking mental health care, particularly those in rural or underserved areas, individuals with mobility challenges, and people who prefer remote treatment options.

It would also affect mental health providers, healthcare systems, and insurance companies that cover these services. **Current Status** As of now, the bill (S 1056) is in the committee review stage, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet been debated or voted on by the full Senate. The bill was sponsored by Senator Mike Rounds, a Republican from South Dakota.